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Rhondda-Cynon-Taff UNISON Branch - site last updated 26th April

 

Cricket Ticket

 

UNISON partner LV=Frizzell is offering members two free tickets for a county game of their choice. The county championship begins this month and members are advised to apply as quickly as possible as ticket numbers are restricted and are allotted on a first come first served basis. Download and print off the application form here.

 

 

Young Members Weekend 2012

 

 

 

UNISON’s Young Members Weekend brings together over 100 young members from across the UK to find out more about the union and, more importantly, how they can play a part in the union’s campaigning to defend public services. This year’s weekend takes place against a background of unremitting attacks on public services and young people in general. With this in mind we will be focussing on practical campaigning activities, including approaching members of the public to get our case across.
It’s a great chance to meet, work, and socialise with other young members and learn some key skills.

If you would like to attend and will be under 27 years of age on 13th May 2012, please contact Branch Secretary Peter Crews on 01443 400401 (rctunison@btconnect.com). Alternatively you can get in touch with your regional young members contact, or e-mail your full name, branch, and membership number to young.members@unison.co.uk. Weekend costs - including accommodation, meals, travel, childcare and other appropriately incurred expenses - will be met by UNISON.

Please note that numbers are limited, and registering your interest does not guarantee a place. The event takes place from 11-13th May in Leeds.

 

 

RCT UNISON Strike Deal to Sponsor

Community Radio Station

 

 

Rhondda Cynon Taff Local Government branch of UNISON have agreed a year long sponsorship package with community internet radio station Dapper FM, based in Penywaun in the Cynon Valley. The deal will mean adverts for UNISON being heard throughout the day but more specifically the branch will be sponsoring a fortnightly programme, ‘The Peppermint Iguana Radio Show’, which is broadcast every other Tuesday from 8 till 10pm and is co-hosted by UNISON activist Terry Evans. 

 

Peter Crews, RCT Branch secretary, stated; “Trade unions have always been about far more than the struggle for workers rights, they have also been proactive in the communities in which their members work and live. In South Wales there has been a proud tradition of community work such as building Miners’ Institutes and the setting up of organisations like the Workers Education Association. We see this sponsorship as following this fine tradition. Through this deal we hope we can help this community station grow, both through funding and helping to raise their profile. Hopefully we can help spread the word of trade unionism at the same time.” 

 

In a prelude to the partnership Pete ‘the punk’ Crews will co-host the Peppermint Iguana Radio Show on Tuesday 24th January from 8 till 10pm.  

 

Pete will be lining up a varied selection, likely to include The Dead Boys, The Foo Fighters, Bob Marley, Rhondda legends the Missive and – in a demonstration of his dedication to public services - 999.  

 

Terry will be making the UNISON Regional Convenor feel at home by including union friendly tracks by the Redskins and Captain Ska, playing tracks by local bands such as Aberdare’s Broken Vinyl Club and previewing some bands playing locally in the next week, including Radical Dance Faction, Tribazik and Llwber Llaethog. 

 

For more information on Dapper FM, including how to listen and how the station serves the community - visit http://www.dapperfm.co.uk/ 

 

For more on the Peppermint Iguana Radio Show, including the schedule and past play lists - visit http://www.peppermintiguana.co.uk/radio.html

 

 

 

Stay in Touch

 

RCT UNISON's membership database is continually being updated. It's important that we have correct contact details for all of our members, so please take a minute to fill in yours and either e-mail them to rctunisonadmin@btconnect.com or return them by post to the address at the foot of the page. Download and save a PDF version of the form here, or a Word version here.

 

Join UNISON Today!

 

If you earn less than £20,000 pa (and most of our members do) you'll pay just £11.50 per month to become a member of UNISON.  For that amount you'll get unrivalled protection/representation at work, help with pay and conditions of service, guidance and support on matters relating to health & safety, first class legal services, and access to education and training courses that can lead to vocational and professional qualifications.

To download an application form click here.  After filling it in just post it to the branch office (address at the bottom of the page) or hand it to your workplace representative.

 

 

 

UNISON office
Park View
45 Morgan Street
Pontypridd
CF37 2DS

 

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