UNISON’s national delegate conference votes to enact a detailed ten-point plan to fight for social care and the NHS
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NHS outsourcing fight
Unite is to step up strike action at the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, in a dispute concerning outsourcing. The workers who include electricians, plumbers, fitters,…Read more…
Barclays job losses
Unite, which represents staff across Barclays Bank, has called on the company to halt the job loss plans announced today in Cardiff and Coventry. Barclays Bank has today (June 19) told nearly…Read more…
‘Reckless’ scheme
Local authorities only have enough funds to replace less than a third of the number council homes sold under the government’s controversial right-to-buy scheme over the past six years, new research…Read more…
“We’re just getting started,” declares Dave Prentis in key conference speech
Barnstorming speech at UNISON’s national delegate conference celebrates the triumphs of the past 25 years – and the successes to come
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‘First class deal’
Trade union representatives at Rosyth Dockyard working for Babcock have negotiated an excellent pay deal meaning a guaranteed pay increase of £2000 plus a £1000 lump sum for over 700 workers. …Read more…
‘Our NHS’
More than 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets in London on June 30 to celebrate the NHS’ achievements and founding principles as the health service marks its 70th anniversary. …Read more…
UNISON vows to fight for the Good Friday Agreement
Union vows to fight for the rights of all people in Northern Ireland
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Further education colleges in crisis
The future of further education provision is in jeopardy, conference hears
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A time to review and renew the ‘family’ union
UNISON president opens union’s national delegate conference in Brighton
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Standing up for union rights
Local government conference vows to fight to protect facility time
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Newham Full Council Meeting 18 June 2018 – 3 minute update on Housing Services
Picture from the new style Newham Full Council meeting at East Ham Town Hall yesterday evening. The most people I have ever seen at a normal Council meeting I think?
As the Cabinet member of Housing Services I gave a 3 minute report on what I had been…Read more…
A win for unions – Government publishes new dress code guidance
Following years of trade unions campaigning against sexist dress codes in the workplace the Government Equalities Office (GEO) have finally published dress code guidance for employers and employees.Read more…
Rental costs price public service staff out of housing, says UNISON
High rental costs mean many public service employees in England are spending more than a third of their wages on rent, according to research published today (Tuesday) by UNISON. Hospital porters are…Read more…
Social workers say no to national assessment scheme
Speakers at the local government conference today called for a boycott of the government’s controversial plan to introduce an accreditation system for children and family social workers. Malcolm…Read more…
‘Deep unease’
The owners of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank, CYBG, confirmed today (June 18) that it has agreed to buy Virgin Money bank for £1.7bn – a move that could see 1,500 jobs axed. The new bank, which…Read more…
‘Bare minimum’
The extra £20bn for the NHS announced today by the Prime Minister (June 18) is the bare minimum the service needs, Unite has warned. Theresa May said the funding, which will see the NHS…Read more…
‘Wrong-headed’
Unite has described the announcement today (June 18) that troubled outsourcing giant Capita has been awarded the contract for the privatisation of Ministry of Defence (MoD) firefighters and defence…Read more…
World Trade Dispute:
The U.S. administration has been rebuked for creating an authoritarian climate that endangers “liberal democracy” and the rules-based international system. With regards to trade, the…Read more…
Local authorities must work to eradicate exploitation in global supply chains, says UNISON
Local authorities are not doing enough to protect workers’ rights globally, according to research published today (Monday) by UNISON. According to the report Ethical Procurement in UK Local…Read more…