The number of children from working households growing up in poverty has risen by 38% over the last decade. Politicians must act to reverse this shameful trend.Read more…
Give our children the education system they deserve
Across the UK 30% of children live in poverty. But in Newcastle Central it is much higher, with 44% of children growing up below the poverty line.Read more…
Public don’t want NHS staff outsourced to private companies
Workers should stay within NHS, survey shows
The article Public don’t want NHS staff outsourced to private companies first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
“On the knocker” in Sloane Square
This afternoon I went to campaign in the Tory held marginal in the Cities and Westminster seat. We met outside Pimlico Station and after a short speech by our impressive Labour candidate, Gordon Nardell, I went off with a canvass team with fellow West …Read more…
The economy is rigged against working people – we need great jobs to rebalance it
What matters in this election isn’t Workington man. It’s working families in places like Wigan and the North West.Read more…
The next PM needs to get pay rising for everyone, not just those at the top
People are still earning less in real terms today than before the crash. In this election, we should use our votes to make sure politicians change that.Read more…
Time to be inspired by our LGBT+ award winners
Annual awards recognise work by regional LGBT+ groups that help to promote the union inside and outside the workplace
The article Time to be inspired by our LGBT+ award winners first appeared on the…Read more…
‘The sooner we can kick them out, the better!’
President calls on LGBT+ activists to help get the vote out for the general election
The article ‘The sooner we can kick them out, the better!’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Making sure there are no outsiders
LGBT+ conference hears of the need to inclusive education
The article Making sure there are no outsiders first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
West Ham plays at home then away at Thurrock and also Westminster #GE2017
This morning I went to a joint West Ham & East Ham Labour stall in Green Street to join our Labour Party Candidates, Lyn Brown and Stephen Timms. This was supposed to be a meeting point for our members to then go off and campaign in our marginal se…Read more…
LGBT+ delegates debate a packed agenda
From mental health to domestic abuse, rising hate crime to the gender recognition act, conference sets a busy pace
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‘Every vote will count in this election’
Christina McAnea urges LGBT+ delegates to ensure that people are registered to vote next month
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Captain SKA – Liar Liar Ge2019
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NHS needs investment instead of unpaid overtime
Responding to new Labour Party analysis published today (Friday) suggesting NHS staff work one million hours of unpaid overtime each week, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The NHS is…Read more…
Manufacturing “menace”
Unite has rubbished Boris Johnson’s plan to ensure that no one will be further than 30 miles from an electric vehicle charging point as inadequate and accused the PM of being a “menace” to the UK’s…Read more…
‘Huge boost’ for rural communities
Unite has highlighted the boost free full-fibre broadband would bring to rural communities across the UK after the Labour party announced on Friday (November 15) its latest pledge. Unveiling…Read more…
Payouts to shareholders have risen 6.4 times faster than wages
Our analysis reveals that companies protect and increase payments to shareholders, even when company finances are struggling.Read more…
Your rights at work are on the line at this election – here’s why
The last decade has seen an assault on workers’ rights. This election is a chance to turn that around.Read more…
We should end winter commuting misery
Home working, flexible hours and better transport infrastructure could all help to ease our commuting woes.Read more…
Not Just Brexit: Let’s put public services first: register to vote
“One month from now, we’ll be going to the polls. We’ll elect a new parliament and maybe even a government that will be there until May 2025. While we’re still going for growth in November to make our voice stronger, we’re also starting to gear up for…Read more…