http://www.unisonkent.org.uk/news/news_list.aspxNews Articles for UNISON Kent BranchUNISON Kent Branch 200920Just a reminder to let you know that you must inform the Branch Office of any changes to your personal details. For instance:- name, address, employer or workplace address. Similarly, even if you move but still have the same employer you should let the Branch Office know in order that we can advise your payroll departments of this change so that your UNISON subscriptions continue to be deducted from your salary.http://www.unisonkent.org.uk/news/news_view.aspx?Articleid=12We continue to get an influx of staff asking to join and wanting representation immediately, sometimes on issues that have been on-going for many years. UNISON rules, made by our members, state that someone must be a member for 4 weeks to receive full services and that is only fair. Where we used to give leeway, the delays in payrolls meant that the person had good representation but made little or no contribution at all if they were dismissed or left. An exception, agreed recently, will be made for equal pay cases, but generally the answer is sorry, no. Please pass this onto your colleagues and make them aware of our new website where they can download an application form and send it to us. Otherwise they can contact the Branch Office on 01622 694052 for an application form.http://www.unisonkent.org.uk/news/news_view.aspx?Articleid=11If you are about to reach retirement age you are invited to become a member of the Branch Retired Members Group. This would entitle you to the following benefits:- * Thompson's Solicitors - free legal advice, wills and discount conveyancing; * UNISON Holiday Club - discounts on holiday bookings/ Croyde Bay Holiday Village * Britannia Rescue - road rescue service * Vision Express - substantial savings on eye care. By joining the retired section of your Branch you can keep in touch with your former colleagues who are also retired, or if you are moving away when retiring, you can join the retired members section of your nearest branch. The joining fee is a one-off payment of £15. Please contact the Branch Office for an application form on 01622 694052http://www.unisonkent.org.uk/news/news_view.aspx?Articleid=10We are looking to recruit new Stewards to represent our members. We will give you accredited training in all aspects of representation including disciplinary and grievance procedures, health and safety and much more. If you are interested then please contact Carol Breck at the UNISON Branch office on 01622 694052 or unison@kent.gov.uk http://www.unisonkent.org.uk/news/news_view.aspx?Articleid=9