Nurses form the backbone of the NHS – they’re often the first person you have contact with in the health service when you’re born and the last member of staff who attends to you when you die. …Read more…
COHSE Northern Region Banner
COHSE Northern region banner 1986
photo Richard GrassickRead more…
The EU — no friend of Trade Unions
This article was taken from “The Socialist”, dated 25th April 2015 — Original article here. — The ‘Remain’ campaign, including unfortunately most trade union and Labour…Read more…
French Oil Strike:
An Attack on Working People Morning Star MAMMOTH strikes in France have spread to the oil industry, leading to petrol shortages nationwide and adding to the government’s woes. The El Khomri law —…Read more…
Pension v ISA: what future for workplace saving? 27th June 2.30-4.40pm
This should be fascinating. A debate between the quiet and unassuming, Michael Johnson and trade union Baroness, Jeannie Drake on the future for pensions (or is it workplace savings?)
“Dear colleague
The coming year will be pivotal for the…Read more…
UNISON’s legal team wins prestigious employment law award
UNISON’s legal team has won the inaugural Solicitors Journal award for employment team of the year, against stiff competition from private sector law firms. The awards panel was impressed by the…Read more…
TUC United Against Racialism March
TUC United Against Racialism march circa 1978/79
(Note Barbara Castle, Harriet Harman, Tessa Jowell, Jo Richardson
photo John StrrockRead more…
Let women be heard
Women’s voices are being drowned out of the EU referendum debate and must be heard, senior Labour women have said. The call, made on the same day as the TUC published a report highlighting the…Read more…
COHSE North West Banner July 1982
COHSE North West Banner 10th July 1982 TUC Rally, Manchester
John Smith (IFL) Read more…
Fire and rescue reforms a risk to public and staff, says UNISON
Union hits out at plans for England contained in government’s police and crime bill
The article Fire and rescue reforms a risk to public and staff, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Dorset Union of Agricultural Workers 1949
Higher education members to be consulted on ‘meagre’ pay offer
Service group executive recommends industrial action after employer fails to improve on 1.1% for most staff
The article Higher education members to be consulted on ‘meagre’ pay offer…Read more…
Belfast honours nurses
Freedom of the city accepted by UNISON delegation – on behalf of the whole health care family
The article Belfast honours nurses first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Tolpuddle Rally Sports Day 1949
Tolpuddle Rally Sports Day 16th July 1949Read more…
South Wales Miners Pageant – May Day 1939
South Wales Miners Federation May Day
Pageant of South Wales
Orgnised by the South Wales Miners Federation in association with the Labour Research Department
1st May 1939Read more…
COHSE Farewell – 25 June 1993
COHSE farewell dinner for COHSE staff
Friday 25 June 1993Read more…
Forest Gate “Labour In”
Picture is from the stall on Saturday in Forest Gate of West Ham CLP supporters campaigning for “Remain” in the EU referendum.
This was led by our MP Lyn Brown (left of picture).
There was a very good response. Lots of “thumbs up” and positive commen…Read more…
COHSE – Join The Resistance March – Nottingham 4th February 1988
COHSE – Join The Resistance Banner – Nottingham Thursday 4th February 1988
1,000 strong march in freezing weather from Forest Recreation Site to Market Square
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COHSE Officers 1985
Garry Shaw (COHSE Charge Nurse Winwick Hospital ex Miner)
Brendan Doyle (COHSE Nursing Officer Walton Hospital)
Tony Clarke (COHSE Nursing Officer Burnley General Hospital)
Mike Murphy (COHSE Staff Nurse Oakwood Hospital Maidstone …Read more…
Atlas Lamps – 1924-1925 British Empire Exhibition – Wembley
GEC Atlas Lamps, 1924-1925 British Empire Exhibition – WembleyRead more…