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This afternoon I went out door knocking with our MP, Lyn Brown and our East London Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai.
We split into 2 teams. One led by local Councillor, James Beckles, with Party activist John Morris and the other by myself an…Read more…
This morning I gave a presentation on Housing Associations Pensions provision to my TUC Employment Law Course.
One of the issues I discussed is “How much should I put in a pension”?
If you are in a “defined benefit” scheme (sadly – and wro…Read more…
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“Child poverty in Newham is the 2nd worst in the country. Despite the best endeavour of so many people, children will wake up on Christmas day believing Father Christmas has forgotten them, or worse that they’re on the naughty list. Pls give if you are…Read more…
We owe our energy and environment members a huge debt of gratitude for keeping us safe and warm from the worst of the winter weather
The article Blog: The members helping us weather the storms first…Read more…
One of the most striking anecdotes in this book appears at the very end. This was the story of Leon Bronchart, a French railway worker who stood up to the Nazi German occupiers and their…Read more…
Check out the comments today of former UNISON President Gordon Mckay (and NHS Nurse) on the latest move by our current NEC to allow our union to be controlled and ultimately destroyed by Ultra left extremists and cults.
“UNISON NEC today agreed rule …Read more…
The union is fighting across multiple sectors for members’ pay and conditions, with strike ballots and consultations
The article NEC hears how UNISON is preparing for a winter of action first…Read more…
UNISON demands the end of the military coup and for the immediate release of civilian and civil society leaders
The article The international community must stand with the people of Sudan first…Read more…
Government has not delivered bold, ambitious plan that is needed
The article White paper fails to fix workforce shortage or mend broken system in social care first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Recommendation is to vote yes to strike action
The article Council and school workers deserve much more than below-inflation pay offer as strike ballot begins first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
A properly funded pay award will help the NHS withstand present and future pressures.
The article Government must not dither and delay again over pay, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
I must admit that this article from “Nearly Legal” made me smile. Not that abuse and harassment isn’t a serious issue in housing but having a tenancy condition saying you cannot be “derogatory” (showing a critical attitude and lack of respec…Read more…
The union is calling on the Westminster government to urgently introduce additional measures to protect pupils and staff in all schools
The article New COVID-19 variant: updated guidance does not go…Read more…
There have been three books in this series and I’m reading them out of order, but no matter. These are enjoyable romps written by an author who has already tried his hand at writing a…Read more…
Unite has demanded Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, acts now to ensure mandatory mask wearing for customers visiting hospitality venues across the UK, in the same way that those travelling on…Read more…
Lessons must be learned about how workers were left defenceless
The article PPE shortcomings must be a key focus of public inquiry first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
This morning I had an early start to make my way to a “Networking Breakfast” at Mansion House in the City of London. This was the first such physical breakfast event I have attended since the start of the pandemic. Dispite the recent concerning n…Read more…
With rising bills, universal credit cuts and other setbacks, you might be eligible for a grant of up to £350
The article There for You offers new fund for members facing winter hardship first…Read more…
Dock workers employed at the port of Liverpool have accepted a significantly improved pay offer.
The post Liverpool dockers secure improved pay deal appeared first on UNITElive.org.Read more…