The following is an update briefing for members employed by Falkirk Community Trust. Dear Member As you may know, UNISON has been in discussion with the Trust regarding budget cuts for 2017/18. The Trust is proposing to make a total of £1.2m of cuts which would result in the deletion of 21 posts, with 19 people at risk of compulsory redundancy. The Trust, as would be expected, is prepared to consider redeployment for those affected along with voluntary severance. There is no

Press Release As part of UNISON Falkirk’s ongoing campaign against proposed cuts to Falkirk Council’s Community Learning & Development Service, there will be a public demonstration at the Municipal Buildings, Falkirk at 10.30 on Saturday 28th January 2017. Council proposals totalling more than £1.3m are aimed at completely stopping all adult educational services in the community, and youth services in selected council areas. As well as affecting service users across Falkirk,

The branch have an editorial piece in this weeks Falkirk Herald. If you haven't seen it you can read the whole article here. Full editorial text: Cuts to the Heart of the Community Falkirk Council proposals totalling more than £1.3m are aimed at completely stopping all adult education services in the community, and youth services in selected council areas. From parents and toddlers groups to youth groups and senior citizens groups - no area of the community will remain unaffe

On Wednesday 11th January UNISON Falkirk Council Branch met to determine the UNISON position on Falkirk Council proposals for cuts to your t

The branch AGM is to be held at 5.30PM on Thursday 23rd March 2017 in The Park Hotel, Falkirk. All members very welcome! Come along and have your say, your views are important!

CLD Campaign booklet highlighting the positive impact that CLD has on the local community.