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Poles (Least we forget)

Aug 31, 2016By John's Labour blog

Soon it will be the 66th “Battle of Britain Day” (September 15)  “Pilots from No. 303 (“Kościuszko”) Polish Fighter Squadron with one of their Mk II Spitfires, resting from the strain of heavy fighting during the ‘Battle of Britain’ in the late summer of 1940(from left): Sgt Kustrzynski, Sgt…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016John's Labour blog

Higher Education – time for the sector to fight back

Aug 31, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

We may have a different Prime Minister but staff working in Higher Education face the same declining pay, the same tough working conditions and the same attacks on the sector that they faced under…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Samsung chemicals endanger workers’ lives

Aug 31, 2016By USIlive

Former Samsung worker’s death from cancer at 22 kicked off campaignRead more…

Aug 31, 2016USIlive

Defend our bus service

Aug 31, 2016By UNITElive

Unite  has urged Edinburgh citizens to tell their councillors not to go ahead with controversial plans for Lothian Buses.   Yesterday (August 30), members of Edinburgh’s transport committee…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016UNITElive

When Chris met Jeremy

Aug 31, 2016By UNITElive

Unite Community member Chris Trestrail from Aberdeen got the chance to put some questions to Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn, as part of Jeremy’s recent campaign visit to Scotland. They talked…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016UNITElive

Match words with action

Aug 31, 2016By UNITElive

Despite rights for pregnant women being enshrined in law, a shocking number of new and expecting mothers experience workplace discrimination, including being illegally sacked – and the problem is…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016UNITElive

Brothers

Aug 31, 2016By UNITElive

Sound waves reverberated.  Nation states rewarded an explosion of celebration.   Medals awarded. Flags seized.  Hugged around. Olympians fell and kissed the ground   An explosion of…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016UNITElive

Saving Hospitals:

Aug 31, 2016By Rtuc's Blog

Campaign to Save South Tyneside Hospital Advances its Work The downgrading of South Tyneside Hospital was announced as part of an “alliance” between South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016Rtuc's Blog

Scotland’s FE workers to strike on Tuesday 6 September

Aug 31, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

First national strike will take place in support of fair pay and parity with lecturer colleagues

The article Scotland’s FE workers to strike on Tuesday 6 September first appeared on the…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Taking a bite out of Apple

Aug 31, 2016By UNITElive

The European Commission (EC) has taken a bite out of Apple by ordering it to pay the Irish government up to €13bn (£11bn) in back taxes, after ruling the tech company’s tax arrangements with the…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016UNITElive

Labour Party Leadership Election: What Kind of Party is Necessary in a Modern Democracy?

Aug 31, 2016By Rtuc's Blog

Rally addressed by Jeremy Corbyn in Salford, July 23   The Issue of What Kind of Party The furore over the suspension of Labour Party members and supporters by its NEC, and hence their exclusion…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016Rtuc's Blog

Higher education members vote on strike action over pay

Aug 31, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Higher education members will be voting over strike action as a result of a 1.1% pay offer for the majority of staff.

The article Higher education members vote on strike action over pay first…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Why TTIP & CETA Are Running Into Trouble In Germany

Aug 31, 2016By Power In A Union

By  Hans Von Der Burchard, Politico Europe The fate of EU trade policy hangs on the next four weeks in German politics. The European Commission can only look on anxiously from the sidelines as its…Read more…

Aug 31, 2016Power In A Union

Sports Direct: Treating workers like dirt is bad for business (and investors)

Aug 30, 2016By John's Labour blog

I was pleased that UK Council leaders are supporting the resolution at the Sports Direct AGM next week for a review of its HR practices. UNISON staff pension fund have backed this campaign via the TUC organised Trade Union Shareholders Organisation. &n…Read more…

Aug 30, 2016John's Labour blog

UNISON prepares to make its mark at TUC Congress

Aug 30, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Key issues will feature in debate and congress will recognise the work of activists Darren Barber and Margaret McKee

The article UNISON prepares to make its mark at TUC Congress first appeared on…Read more…

Aug 30, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Gesture of goodwill

Aug 30, 2016By UNITElive

There was solid support for Friday’s (August 26) 24-hour stoppage by London bus workers at the bus operator Tower Transit. Unite members took to picket lines and services were severely…Read more…

Aug 30, 2016UNITElive

Post-Brexit wage pain

Aug 30, 2016By UNITElive

Even as jobs become more plentiful, new figures show that workers’ wage pain is set to continue as inflation bites and the UK’s post-Brexit economy begins to take shape.   Compared to July of…Read more…

Aug 30, 2016UNITElive

Portrait of disparity and despair

Aug 30, 2016By UNITElive

With her clouded eyes brimming with tears, Mary wails inconsolably. She reaches out her arms toward me, begging, “Please, please, take me home.” I anxiously glance around the living room where Mary…Read more…

Aug 30, 2016UNITElive

Don’t scrap the Human Rights Act

Aug 30, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

In the months and years to come, we will fight this calculated attack on our hard won rights and freedoms alongside Amnesty International, Liberty, the British Institution of Human Rights and others….Read more…

Aug 30, 2016Dave Prentis blog

School stars are rising

Aug 30, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

The build-up to this year’s Stars in Our Schools celebration is under way

The article School stars are rising first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Aug 30, 2016Dave Prentis blog
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