New research from the Nevin economic research institute (NERI) has confirmed the need for urgent action from the NI Executive parties. The research shows that Northern Ireland’s…Read more…
Ukip: Frauds NOT Friends
See below Unite’s latest film: Ukip: Frauds NOT Friends. TV and Radio presenter Terry Christian, a ‘middle aged white guy’ takes on Ukip. Terry says, “Instead of offering us a decent…Read more…
Employment rights and unions under fire
The last few years have put the work rights of ordinary people in the UK under real threat. We’ve seen cuts in maternity leave rights, slashed protection from unfair dismissals, and new up…Read more…
Tata pensions strike
Steel workers at Tata will be balloted for strike action in an attempt to save their pension scheme from being closed down by Tata Steel Europe. Steel unions today (Monday April 13) announced…Read more…
Changes To Convenor Constituencies From 20 April 2015
With effect from Monday 20th April the lead branch officer for your department may change. Should you need support & you don’t have a workplace representative to discuss your concerns with in the first instance then please contact the following. … Continue reading →Read more…
Willie comes back to haunt the Highlands (and Britain’s secret state)
REMEMBERING WILLIAM McRAE and raising questions about his death. Ex-policeman Donald Morrison (in blue) and campaigner Mark MacNicol by memorial cairn.
IT could make a strong episode of ‘New…Read more…
Why this election matters for wages
This election matters because Scotland and the UK needs a government that understands the importance of wages to individuals and the economy.
Since Cameron became Prime Minister the average wage is…Read more…
Brighton & Hove District Trades Union Council AGM 15 April 2015 King and Queen
Brighton and Hove District Trades Union Council
Annual General Meeting and 125th Anniversary
Wednesday 15th April 2015 7:30pm King and Queen Pub
Marlborough Place, Brighton, BN1 1UB
Local Union…Read more…
Probation officers to ballot for action after 0% pay ‘offer’
UNISON describes employers’ situation as a “slap in the face”Read more…
It’s war! Tories ban unions from Big Society
Trade union activity is not included in Pickles’ volunteer planRead more…
USi welcomes new director
GLI’s Dave Spooner takes over the reins to take website to a new level of trade union campaigning and solidarityRead more…
More than Chutzpah Behind the Bulldozers
HOW IT WAS
A historic London pub has been demolished by a developer’s bulldozers, without planning permission, and without warning to people in neighbouring properties or any…Read more…
It’s time to choose Labour #ED4PM
It will soon be time to choose. Who do you want as Prime Minster for the next 5 years. Cameron or Ed. “Unions together” (TULO) are reminding workers of the choices. Do they really want another 5 years of right wing, pro rich and anti worker policies?Read more…
UNISON Greater London Regional Office breached UNISON Rules
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/breach-of-union-rules-decision-barton-v-unison
As we face elections to UNISON’s National Executive Council (NEC) in which – in the London Region – candidates drawn from lay activism face candidates supported from the Regional Office – it is important to…Read more…
“The easyCouncil Loco-motion” campaign video
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The politics of business leaders support
When the Telegraph ran a Tory-supporting letter from a group of business people this caused an interesting split amongst Labour supporters. Some saw the letter as very damaging and further evidence that the party had lost much of the credibility built …Read more…
Union organising In Kenya: Support ITF Campaign
The International Transport Federation are requesting support in a serious disputeconcerning their affiliate the Kenya Long Distance Truck Drivers and Allied Workers’ Union and Agility Logistics. The…Read more…
Statutory recognition, the fragmented workforce and UNISON’s future
One of UNISON’s central priorities at the moment is to organise the increasingly fragmented public service workforce. This entails seeking to organise the employees of a diverse range of private companies, some contracting directly with public sector bodies, and some receiving public money to…Read more…
Shareholders vs customers
Duncan O’Leary from Demos has a very interesting blog here digging into some polling of business leaders views on whether a Conservative / Labour government would be good / bad for various stakeholders in big business (investors, employees and customer…Read more…
Researchers & Activists Forum on Precarious Work (23-24 April Loughborough Univ.)
Colleagues,
A reminder that this event is coming soon and one of significant interest to trade unionists internationally. There is a fantastic line-up of speakers and current/past students of the MA ILTUS at Ruskin speaking about their allied research…Read more…