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UNISON can support their members with grievances and disciplinary issues , offering support with sickness , disability , welfare or learning opportunities or negotiating national terms and conditions such as pay and holidays . We encourage all employees to be a member of a trade union . The branch also encourages life-long learning and has a shop-front on Station Road , Ashington which it uses to run courses . Our main course is Functional Skills , a course that runs for 16 weeks and on successful completion , a City & Guilds certificate is awarded . Intake is usually in January , April and September . This course is FREE to any UNISON member regardless of employer .

Northumbria Healthcare UNISON branch is located in Ashington and represents NHS and public sector staff across Northumberland and North Tyneside .

UNISON can support their members with grievances and disciplinary issues , offering support with sickness , disability , welfare or learning opportunities or negotiating national terms and conditions such as pay and holidays . We encourage all employees to be a member of a trade union . The branch also encourages life-long learning and has a shop-front on Station Road , Ashington which it uses to run courses . Our main course is Functional Skills , a course that runs for 16 weeks and on successful completion , a City & Guilds certificate is awarded . Intake is usually in January , April and September . This course is FREE to any UNISON member regardless of employer .

If you would like any information on what UNISON could offer , contact the UNISON office on 01670 529825 . www . rugbyclubmag . com 37