I will always remember Davey as I saw him last – with friends and allies in Durham only a few short days ago, on the platform making his case for all to hear.
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Federalism, bit like my wardrobe, coming back into fashion
I always thought my interest in federalism was a quirky minority sport. However, it is now beginning to look dangerously mainstream, given recent initiatives.
Some of this has been driven by Brexit…Read more…
Erdogan loyalists attack the media in wake of failed coup
To denounce the deterioration of the situation is not enough. The international community must act…Read more…
Branch Recruitment Stall 19 July 2016
Free cold drinks were offered at our latest recruitment stall in the Crush Hall on a scorching 19 July. Other gifts included: Pens Rulers Lanyards Key Rings Stress Pigs – for those frustrating days in the office. Look out for us … Continue reading →Read more…
The Higher Education and Research Bill will inhibit the life chances of a generation
UNISON has written to MPs to express deep concern about the Higher Education and Research Bill, which is having its second reading in Parliament today.
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Pushed to the limit
North Sea oil and gas workers are to strike for the first time in a generation. Almost 400 members of Unite and RMT unions who work for multinational oil and gas services company, Wood Group across…Read more…
Fighting for good of humanity
Growing up James Bentley never really heard much about his great-grandfather, Jim Bentley. Neither did anyone else in the Bentley family. That won’t be the case for future generations, says James,…Read more…
Next meeting: Wednesday, 27 July at 7 for 7.30pm, Craft Beer Company – guest speaker Umit Ozturk
Next meeting: guest speaker Umit Ozturk
Wednesday, 27 July at 7 for 7.30pm, Craft Beer Company, Upper North Street, Brighton
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Welcome to UNISON Living
Membership of UNISON doesn’t just get you support at work when you need it most, it also gets you access to a range of exclusive deals and offers designed to make your life outside work that little…Read more…
FROM SHEPHERDESS TO REVOLUTIONARY
FROM SHEPHERDESS TO REVOLUTIONARY
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JEANNE LABOURBE
In the late 19th century the French countryside faced big changes. For centuries those who worked the land had lived in deep poverty, doing back-breaking work; they lived in small…Read more…
Government must solve NHS cash crisis, says UNISON
UNISON head of health Christina McAnea comments on the publication today (Tuesday) of the Health Select Committee report on the government’s spending review.
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Newham Co-op Party AGM 2016 (Rerun)
Back this evening from a rerun of the Newham Co-operative Party AGM. Due to “irregularities” at the AGM in January the AGM was rerun with Co-op Party officials chairing the meeting.
I was really pleased that longstanding Co-op Party stalwart, Gill Hay…Read more…
The ultimate insurance policy?
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Invest in society, not Trident, says UNISON
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis comments on today’s vote on the renewal of Trident.
The article Invest in society, not Trident, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Last resort
More than 110 drivers from First Hampshire and Dorset Ltd in Weymouth and Bridport are to strike for five days next week in an ongoing dispute on pay. This will be the sixth week of the…Read more…
Thousands enjoy Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival
The weekend of family entertainment, stalls, political debate, comedy and music had the theme ‘more in common’
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What should Theresa May’s new Industrial Strategy look like?
Last week, the new Prime Minister, Theresa May, expressed her support for a modern industrial strategy. As she created her first Cabinet, Mrs May pushed this agenda further forward by recasting the former BIS as a new Department for Business, Energy an…Read more…
Rank hypocrisy
Staff at Dorset county council will be protesting on Thursday (July 21) over ‘them and us’ pay inequality at the council’s headquarters. Employees’ are angry at large pay rises planned for council…Read more…
Weapons of mass distraction
What the British economy needs now is real investment in our public services – not years of cuts, and certainly not a nuclear weapons system designed for the Cold War era.
The article Weapons of…Read more…
Pouring petrol on the fire
Thousands of Unite First Bus members across the country are considering industrial action against the company’s attacks on pay and working conditions. First Bus is facing pending industrial…Read more…