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I’m Voting Remain

Jun 22, 2016By John's Labour blog

Dear John
The Referendum’s tomorrow. We’ve all heard the arguments from both sides, and although we think the EU is far from perfect, we at unionstogether strongly believe that we are all better off IN Europe.

We’re backing remaining in the EU for the following three reasons:
1….Read more…

Jun 22, 2016John's Labour blog

Tide is turning against government’s austerity programme, says UNISON

Jun 22, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

The public willingness to accept cuts to public services is ‘exhausted’

The article Tide is turning against government’s austerity programme, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Take a Stand against the EU

Jun 22, 2016By Rtuc's Blog

A Call to Take a Stand against the EU of the Monopolies It is hard to think of an issue over which so much confusion and disinformation has been generated as the EU Referendum campaign. The right of…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Rtuc's Blog

Airport strike on the horizon

Jun 22, 2016By UNITElive

Unite, Scotland’s biggest union, today (June 22) said it would ballot about 480 workers at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports for strike action, after 98 per cent of workers rejected proposed changes to…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016UNITElive

As UNISON and Jeremy have argued – we should Remain and reform Europe

Jun 22, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Tomorrow UNISON members will be joining the rest of our communities in making this once in a generation decision. UNISON has weighed up the arguments – and for rights at work, public services and…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Construction deal secured

Jun 22, 2016By UNITElive

Following protracted negotiations, the construction unions (UCATT, Unite and GMB) have secured an improved two-year pay deal for workers covered by the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC)…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016UNITElive

Trade unions and manufacturing employers join together to warn of Brexit threat to jobs

Jun 22, 2016By Touchstone blog

It’s the final day of campaigning for the EU referendum and the focus must be on the economic realities of tomorrow’s decision. Today I’ve published a joint statement with Terry Scuoler, the CEO of EFF the manufacturers’ organisation. In it, we say: “Leaving would be a terrible gamble,…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Touchstone blog

NEC scrape through on branch funding – what next?

Jun 22, 2016By Jon's union blog

The National Executive Council’s Motion 121 on branch funding scraped through UNISON Conference‎ by 52% to 48% in a card vote this morning.
This result will come as something of a relief at the UNISON Centre – but, particularly‎ in the light of the strength of support for democratic change in…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Jon's union blog

Living Wage win

Jun 22, 2016By UNITElive

Unite has won staff working in schools in Hackney the London Living Wage following a yearlong campaign.   Catering and cleaning staff employed through OCS, a subcontractor, have been promised a wage…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016UNITElive

There’s no point in marking for the sake of it

Jun 22, 2016By ATL Speak Out!

Simon Rigby is an ATL rep at Fred Longworth High School in Greater Manchester. I’ve got members of staff marking from the moment they get up on a Sunday until when they go to bed. These members have…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016ATL Speak Out!

Freedom of movement changed my life

Jun 22, 2016By UNITElive

In UNITElive’s third and final instalment of our series talking to members about what the EU has meant to them, Unite’s Myles Derbyshire explains how freedom of movement helped him find…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016UNITElive

The Socialist Case for Remain

Jun 22, 2016By Ian Manborde

Colleagues,

A very brief piece in advance of tomorrow’s historic vote. Although I am toiling on the thesis, and promised more ‘stuff’ related to it, I needed just to fling into a post two of the best pieces I have read recently which make the case for…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Ian Manborde

Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government

Jun 22, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference

The article Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government first appeared on the…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Local government staff at breaking point and cutbacks to blame, says UNISON

Jun 22, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Local government workers are experiencing unprecedented pressure and stress in the workplace – and government cuts are to blame, says a report from UNISON published today (Wednesday). ­­­­The report…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Belfast mental health decision welcomed

Jun 22, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON welcomes good decision by Belfast Trust to maintain mental health and learning disability day centres

The article Belfast mental health decision welcomed first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…

Jun 22, 2016Dave Prentis blog

A huge pleasure and an honour

Jun 21, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

I want to take this opportunity to thank UNISON members and activists – from different nations, services and politics – who make this union great. You often face personal struggles – yet give so much…Read more…

Jun 21, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Heron

Jun 21, 2016By Martin Wicks

Here’s a picture of a heron at Shaftesbury Avenue lakes. We don’t see them very often, just occasional visits. I was lucky enough to have my camera with me on this occasion.Read more…

Jun 21, 2016Martin Wicks

Government attack on public service pay ‘a disgrace’

Jun 21, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON members continue the fight for fair pay and the real living wage

The article Government attack on public service pay ‘a disgrace’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Jun 21, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Keep the business together

Jun 21, 2016By UNITElive

Unite  has responded with concern to the emerging news that Tata steel is looking to break up its remaining UK operations as it continues to seek a buyer for its businesses.   According to…Read more…

Jun 21, 2016UNITElive

Project hope

Jun 21, 2016By UNITElive

There is no need for a spoiler alert – Unite is fighting all the way for a remain vote and for Britain and British workers to build their future in unity with workers in the rest of Europe….Read more…

Jun 21, 2016UNITElive
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