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Check out the factsheets and guides on conditions at work and get the latest information from 'Quick facts'. This is just part of what the Bargaining Support Group has available - for more help contact us. If you negotiate an agreement, please send us a copy to build up the Bargaining Information System database.

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Model recognition and procedural agreement
This model provides a framework for drafting a comprehensive recognition agreement. Microsoft Word version

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Guide to statutory recognition: Using the CAC procedure
Guidance on using the statutory central arbitration committee process.
Acrobat PDF version

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The Right To Be Accompanied
Information and guidance on the right to be accompanied.
Online HTML version

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Flexible Working
A factsheet on updated rights for Flexible working arrangements.
Word document (77312 bytes)
Online HTML version

Maternity Leave and Pay BIS Questionannaire 2008
Word document (64512 bytes)

Maternity Rights Branch Survey Form
Use this form to survey your branch members on maternity provision.
Word document (49152 bytes)

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Right to request time off work for training factsheet
Word document (93184 bytes)

Working Time: hours and holidays factsheet 2009
Word document (109568 bytes)

Workers required to sleep in at work and the Working Time Directive factsheet
Word document (104960 bytes)

Negotiating on shiftwork
Guidance to help branches negotiate issues around shiftworking.
Acrobat PDF version
Online HTML version

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Fit Notes Factsheet 2010
Word document (105472 bytes)

Organising Guide on Transfers of Employment (including TUPE)
UNISON's full guidance on Transfers of Employment, including TUPE.
Acrobat PDF version

Internet, e-mail and social networking websites
Getting an effective workplace agreement
Word document (114688 bytes)

Making Us Better - Sickness Absence Toolkit - July 2007
The new UNISON toolkit helping you to negotiate better sickeness absence agreements
Acrobat PDF (5945477 bytes)

Smoking at work factsheet
This factsheet offers all the essential facts on smoking at work and advice on how to negotiate effective anti-smoking agreements
Word document (107520 bytes)

Time to Act: branch guidance
Negotiating time off for trade union duties and activities. This guide offers information and advice to UNISON branches on how to get a good time off agreement that will help the branch develop and grow and better recruit and represent your membership, negotiate on their behalf and build participation in the branch.
Acrobat PDF version

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