My name is Victoria Cooper, and I am honoured to serve as the Interim Assistant Branch Secretary for UNISON. I am proud to represent and support all our members, ensuring that their voices are heard and that they receive the…
POLICE STAFF PAY AWARD 2026
POLICE STAFF PAY AWARD 2026 Friday 21 August 2026 Police Staff Council pay negotiators met on Wednesday 19 August for talks over thepolice staff pay award for 2026. This follows the submission of the Trade Union Side pay claim on…
International Women’s Day – Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ – A blog by Victoria Cooper – Staffordshire Police UNISON Women’s Officer
The title alone gave a clear understanding of the nature of the day. Arriving very early, I sat in my car watching groups of smiling women entering the building. It left me feeling mixed emotions. Outwardly I am a strong,…
Precept Letter to the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Ben Adams from Staffordshire Police Unison
Colleagues, We wanted to share with you the letter sent to the PFCC Ben Adams in respect of the Police Council Tax Precept for 2026/27. Our letter is as follows:- Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire 20th January 2026…
Happy New Year from Rob Birch, Branch Secretary
Dear Colleagues, As we begin a new year, we would like to wish you and your families a very happy, healthy, and hopeful New Year. We are very aware that many of our members enter this year with real concern…
NOMINATIONS TO BECOME A STEWARD OR BRANCH OFFICER NOW OPEN
Colleagues, The next Staffordshire Police Unison Annual General Meeting will be held ONLINE at 1400hrs Wednesday 25th February 2026. Due to ongoing building works at Police HQs and the lack of parking, sadly there will be no in person option.…
What’s happening with our Police Community Support Officers?
PCSO’s in Staffordshire are currently being consulted on proposals to change their working hours and responsibilities. The proposals are of great concern to UNISON who have written to MP’s and Councillors in Staffordshire to highlight the problems we feel this…
Upcoming 2025 Unison General Secretary Election
If you have seen some communications regarding the upcoming Unison General Secretary elections we will try and explain why it is so important to cast your vote and get the right person to lead our Union and to represent the…
POLICE STAFF COUNCIL TRADE UNION SIDE PAY BULLETIN 4/2025
PAY TALKS OPEN Pay negotiations for this year’s pay award for police staff in England and Wales opened on Friday 29 August. The talks took place with the knowledge that the police officer pay award for 2025 will see officers…
Percentage Pay Rises explained
Members have queried why we get a percentage increase rather than a flat rate as it’s thought that higher earners get higher wage increases than lower earners. Rob Birch, Branch Secretary of Staffordshire Police, has explained it for us all.…