Oxford City Branch of UNISON – Steward Nominations Open

 We are inviting nominations for members to stand as Stewards for the Oxford City Branch of UNISON. Stewards are essential in representing and supporting colleagues in the workplace, ensuring that every member has a voice.

Closing Date for Nominations: Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (by 12 noon)

How to Apply: Nomination forms are available from:

• www.oxfordcityunison.com
• Or contact your local steward directly.

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Why Become a Steward?

Being a steward is one of the most rewarding roles within UNISON. You will:

• Support colleagues by providing advice and guidance on workplace issues.
• Represent members in discussions with management.
• Shape decisions that affect your workplace and the wider branch.
• Develop new skills in negotiation, communication, and leadership.

Stewards are the backbone of our union—your involvement makes a real difference.

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Join Us at the AGM

The election of stewards and Officers will take place at our Annual General Meeting (AGM):

📍 Venue: The Wig & Pen, 9–13 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AU or option to joinn online 🗓 Date: Friday, 27 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM

 

The AGM is your chance to help set priorities for the year ahead, submit motions, and vote on rule changes. This is a member-led democratic process—your participation matters!

 

Guest Speaker: Ryan Slaughter, Regional Manager at UNISON Southeast, will speak about Local Government reorganisation and its impact on jobs and services.

 

To book your place today, scan this QR Code

Reminder: Have Your Say on the Pay Deal – Vote Now!

Dear Oxford City Branch of UNISON Members,

The consultative ballot for the pay deal covering 2026/27 is now open, and we need your input to make a difference.

Voting closes on 16 January 2026 – please don’t miss your chance to have your say.
Every vote counts.

Why is this important?
This is your opportunity to have your say on the pay offer that affects you, so make sure your voice is heard.

How to vote:
Check your email or UNISON communications for details on how to cast your vote. If you're having trouble finding it, please email office@oxfordcityunison.com, and we can check your details.

Let’s stand together and make an impact. 

Don’t forget – your vote matters!

Pay Talks about to start

 To all Oxford City Council and ODS Group UNISON members,

We’re about to begin pay talks with management and want to ensure we’re representing what matters most to you.

Very shortly, a brief survey will arrive in your registered inbox from DoNotReply@branchmembership.unison.org.uk. It’s completely anonymous—no personal information is collected, and all responses are strictly confidential.

If you don’t receive the survey, please email us at membership@oxfordcityunison.com and we’ll send you a direct link.

Not a member yet but want your voice heard? 

Join today by clicking Here

Your voice matters to us.

Oxford City Branch of UNISON 2025 AGM

 2025 AGM

One of the most important functions of the AGM is to elect officials to lead the branch for the year ahead. A whole range of different jobs are available in the branch, and each one of them carries a fundamental set of responsibilities. Whether you’re face to face with managers in negotiations, representing members in a disciplinary, or helping members with a welfare claim – all are necessary to create an effective union team.
At the AGM, branch members do the following:

• Ratify the election of Branch Officers
• Ratify the election of stewards
• Elect delegates to UNISON’s National and Local Government conferences
• Vote on motions
• Every person who attends and books their place via this Link will be automatically entered into a free raffle 
• Guest speaker Roger McKenzie who is a local trade unionist and socialist 

 
Please let your line manager know as soon as possible if you wish to attend the AGM.  You are entitled to paid time off to attend the AGM (up to one hour) and reasonable time off for travel to and from the meeting.

If you would like to stand as a steward for your area or would like more information, please e-mail office@oxfordcityunison.com or check out our website ​www.oxfordcityunison.com​​​

£200 grants for UNISON members to spend on their winter essentials.

UNISON's welfare charity, There for You, is providing £200 grants for UNISON members to spend on their winter essentials. 

There are a limited number of grants available. But this year, there will be 24 hours to apply, starting at 12 noon on Wednesday 11 December, with the grants being randomly allocated to eligible applicants.

Karen Poole, a trustee of the charity and branch welfare officer, explains why the grant has changed and how members can access support from There for You, to see if you are eligible and how to apply CLICK HERE

 

2024 Levellers' Day

 

Oxford & District Trades Union Council has booked a coach from Oxford to Burford for Levellers' Day on Saturday, 18 May 2024.

 

We are not charging for this, but there will be an onboard collection for Medical Aid for Palestine(MAP).  Here's the link to book your seat: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/614964

 

In solidarity, 

 

2024 Annual General Meeting

 Thursday 28 March 2024

15:00 till 16:00

St Aldates Tavern, St Aldates or online via Teams

 

One of the most important functions of the AGM is to elect officials to lead the branch for the year ahead. A whole range of different jobs are available in the branch, and each one of them carries a really important set of responsibilities. Whether you’re face to face with managers in negotiations, representing members in a disciplinary, or helping members with a welfare claim – all are necessary to create an effective union team. 

At the AGM, branch members do the following: 

• Ratify the election of Branch Officers
• Ratify the election of stewards.
• Elect delegates to UNISON’s National and Local Government conferences
• Vote on motions
• Every person who attends and books their place via this ticket source link will be automatically entered into a free raffle.

 

Please let your line manager know if you wish to attend the AGM as soon as possible.  You are entitled to paid time off to attend the AGM (up to one hour) and reasonable time off for travel to and from the meeting. 

If you would like to stand as a steward for your area or would like more information, please e-mail office@oxfordcityunison.com or check out www.oxfordcityunison.com