Austerity is mentioned all the time in election coverage, but what’s been the impact on Wales?Read more…
Two things the IFS overlooked about nationalisation
The IFS have crunched the numbers on Labour’s plans for nationalisation. But they have overlooked some key facts about how privatised industries work.Read more…
Unions have the power to combat racism in the workplace
Hate crime and far-right activity is on the rise, but trade unions play a pivotal role in challenging it.Read more…
Record wealth inequality shows why our economy is rigged against working people
TUC analysis on how much UK households own has exposed the huge wealth gap between those at the top and everyone else.Read more…
Why are we waiting? Your vote can save our NHS
Thanks to the Conservatives, seeing your GP can feel like mission impossible. They are destroying our NHS. Your vote can save it. Find out more at
unsn.uk/NoMoreWait #YourVoteCan
The average wait for a GP appointment is now the longest it’s ever been…Read more…
Whirlpool strike off
Strike action at Whirlpool’s Bristol tumble dryer factory has been called off after the company agreed to pay workers at least £10 an hour and offer long serving agency workers jobs, Unite said today…Read more…
‘Scrooge’ Serco
Unite has vowed to leave ‘no stone’ unturned in its defence of members employed by outsourcing giant Serco, on the Ealing council parking contract, who face losing their jobs early in the new year….Read more…
‘Tip of the iceberg’
Unite began legal proceedings against the Munnelly Group and several of its subsidiaries in March 2019, claiming its workers’ were being denied holiday pay and other basic employment rights. The…Read more…
‘Trading away our standards’
When the Labour party made public explosive documents detailing secret trade talks between US and UK officials, much of the focus was on the threat to the NHS. But hidden in the 450-page…Read more…
Redbridge Trades Union Council Rally 2pm Saturday 7 December
Looking forward to speaking about cuts to NHS and what we need to do to solve the housing crisisRead more…
Shocking picture of austerity cuts to local services is revealed by UNISON
Hundreds of youth centres, libraries and public toilets causing huge impact on communities
The article Shocking picture of austerity cuts to local services is revealed by UNISON first appeared on…Read more…
Boris Johnson has been caught out once again
Commenting on new government documents uncovered by the Labour Party suggesting the Prime Minister has misled the public over post-Brexit customs checks for Northern Ireland, UNISON general secretary…Read more…
A union for Christmas – and for life
At a time when environmentally sustainability is at the top of the public agenda, people across the UK are aiming to have a more thoughtful, less wasteful Christmas. The figures now are dire…Read more…
Cuts … not just Brexit
The facts and figures showing what 10 years of Conservative government have meant for our public services
The article Cuts … not just Brexit first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
LAPFF Conference: Phone Hacking
Insightful session on phone hacking – whistle blower tabloid Journalist, Dan Evans, in conversation with John Gray, discusses his experience of phone hacking
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Frimley NHS trust strike continues
Staff at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, who face being transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) designed to avoid paying tax, will strike in protest for a further three days this month….Read more…
‘Mosaic of concern’
A snapshot survey of health workers has revealed ‘a spreading mosaic of concern’ over patient safety across a cash-strapped NHS. The poll by Unite of nearly 2,000 health service members this…Read more…
‘Tremendous solidarity’
Despite the crisis in health visitor numbers showing no sign of abating — with the latest figures revealing a further massive drop compared to figures from as recently as earlier this year –…Read more…
LAPFF Conference: Cyber Security & Social Media Abuse
Former Newham Councillor Seyi Akiwowo (and Pension Committee member) outlines why she founded Glitch after online abuse and a poor response from the tech companies. Read more…
LAPFF Conference: Engagement with Ryanair & Sports Direct
“LAPFF’s deputy chair John Gray presents the successful outcome of engagement with Ryanair which is showing signs of progress on labour rights and board independence plus the challenges of engaging with SportsDirect”.
Hat tip Local Authority Pension F…Read more…