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Branch 2010 AGM: results

Despite the rain, members turned out to discuss the effects of 2009, and elect the new 2010 team.

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28 June 2010: We will fight Addenbrooke’s job cuts says UNISON

CAMBRIDGE Health Branch of UNISON will not accept job cuts which affect standards of care or safety, the union said today. It has been revealed that Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Addenbrooke’s, is planning some 700 job cuts over the next three years, including 170 nursing posts.

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Website maintenance (June 2010)

During June and July the website will be undergoing some minor changes

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Regional Council Report (April 2010)

Report by Shona Grieg for the Branch on the April meeting of the Eastern Regional Council

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Open meeting to launch 'Cambridgeshire Against the Cuts'

Saturday 20th March 2010. 10 am (registration from 9.30) Bailey Rooms, Shire Hall, Castle St, Cambridge

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Future Events

Retired Member's Conference 2010

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 at 2 Day Event hrs

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Disabled Member's SOG Conference 2010

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 at Multi Day Event hrs

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LGBT Member's SOG Conference 2010

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 at 3 Day Event hrs

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Unison National News

Birmingham members meet to discuss Connexions cuts

(30/07/10) Local authority plans to slash budget by a third

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'An assault on Scotland's public services'

(29/07/10) UNISON condemns Independent Budget Review threat to 60,000 jobs

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Campaigners fight on for Norfolk Connexions

(28/07/10) Activists pledge to continue struggle against cuts

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UNISON forms partnership to secure equal pay

(27/07/10) Union helps produce joint guidance for colleges

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Local government unions register formal dispute

(27/07/10) Employers seek to slash pay and conditions

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Trade unionists meet to plan fightback

(26/07/10) Meetings across north east and Cumbria to address cuts

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Families to bail out banks

(22/07/10) Low-paid women, families and children bear the brunt of cutting the deficit

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Ask the health secretary about the NHS

(22/07/10) Live webchat offers chance to raise questions about the white paper

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Academies Bill will bring chaos

(20/07/10) Members warn of threat to communities

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Last chance to renew tax credits

(12/07/10) HMRC video makes it easier to claim

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Cambridgeshire PCT, East

The convenor for this sector is Liz Crack Liz Crack

She has worked in the NHS for several years as a healthcare assistant at Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely. As with any section of the Branch Structure:
Several activists, on Life Long Learning, Health & Safety or Steward roles assist Liz, currently these are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Health & Safety representatives:


* Chris Cox, Porter, Doddington
* Lesley Macer Healthcare Assistant, Wicken Ward 

 


Life Long Learning:
* Currently recruiting to offer more assistance to our members within all aspects of health and social care. 

 

Courses within Unison are offered to all who are interested in learning. Please don’t hesitate to contact if you are interested in learning about anything.


 
Stewards:

  • Sherri Freed, GP staff, Soham 
  • Lorraine Kerslake, Community Adult Team
  • Len Lendram, Community Adult Team
  • Linda Thompson, Receptionist, Doddington
  • Sue Majeko, Medical Secretary, Princess of Wales Hospital 


The Cambridgeshire (East) PCT section covers staff at:


* Princess of Wales, Ely
* North Cambs Hospital, Wisbech
* Doddington Hospital
* GP Staff
* All PCT staff within the previous East & Fenland PCT boundary.
* Some private companies with members.

 


To contact Liz please click here