As most people will be aware, last month the non-executive chairman of Sports Direct Keith Hellawell failed to receive the support of a majority of non-insider shareholders (though he received the support of the majority of all shareholders, including …Read more…
Philip Green: Honour your BHS pension pledge
“Very, very, very sorry” just isn’t good enough. Sign the petition now.Read more…
My new role as the TUC’s first Chief Information Officer
I’ve recently taken on a new role in addition to running the Infobo digital consultancy. I’ve been appointed as the first virtual Chief Information Officer at the Trades Union Congress (TUC). It’s…Read more…
Gatwick strike ballot
Unite has served notice that it will begin balloting almost 2000 members at Gatwick Airport Ltd (GAL) for strike action and action short of strike from next week. GAL stands accused of blatant…Read more…
Cider saved
Unite has hailed the decision that will see Somerset ciders continuing to be produced in Shepton Mallet – with the news that Brothers Drinks will manufacture key brands. In January Irish…Read more…
Protecting human rights
Unite members working for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are to take part in strike action next Wednesday (26 October) over ‘savage’ cuts. They will be joining…Read more…
Help to keep the meat on our plates safe
As the Food Standards Agency proposes loosening the regulation of meat, UNISON is working with change.org and the family of a food poisoning victim, to fight back
The article Help to keep the meat…Read more…
Major Reforms to Self-Employed Tax Administration
Government proposals for tax reforms may sound very technical, but they have huge implications for self-employed workers. Back in August the government published a set of Consultation Documents on their proposed reforms to the UK tax system under the r…Read more…
Next meeting: Tuesday, 25 October, 7pm for 7.30pm start AGM at the Craft Beer Pub
Tuesday, 25 October, 7pm for 7.30pm start is confirmed for our AGM at the Craft Beer co pub, Brighton.
www.thecraftbeerco.com/brighton/
AgendaApologiesSecretary’s ReportTreasurer’s ReportTrades…Read more…
UNISON and Scottish FE employers to talk at Acas
Further education committee agrees to talks, but further strikes remain a possibility
The article UNISON and Scottish FE employers to talk at Acas first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Derby council is escalating pay dispute with school support staff ‘pointlessly’, says UNISON
Thursday 20 October 2016 For immediate release UNISON is accusing Derby City Council of inflaming tensions and escalating a dispute with school support staff who have seen their pay slashed by up to…Read more…
VOTE NUMBER 1 for RICKEY GOODMAN
VOTE NUMBER 1 for RICKEY GOODMAN
Is the UK’s employment lucky streak coming to an end? It’s too early to say
Yes, unemployment went up in the latest figures. Yes, I fear unemployment is going to rise significantly over the next 18 months. But today’s jobs figures don’t give us grounds for claiming it’s already started. The headline unemployment figure in June – August was 1,656,000 up from 1,646,000 in…Read more…
Fujitsu Manchester ballot result
Members have voted for strike action and action short of strike over pay, pensions and job security Unite has declared…Read more…
Placards at the premiere
Last night saw the West End premiere of Ken Loach’s new film about sanctions, I Daniel Blake. Unite Community members joined Ken on the red carpet – and Unite Community’s…Read more…
Send red card message to racists
Football is among the most powerful cultural forces in the UK, and so has the potential to change society in ways we might not even begin to imagine. Show Racism the Red Card, an educational…Read more…
Challenge Poverty Week – Early Years
Important though actions to ameliorate poverty are in the short-term, it is through preventative spending and early interventions that we will begin to eradicate poverty in Scotland. One of the most…Read more…
Unison Executive Committee Branch Officer Vacancies
The branch has a number of vacancies on its Executive Committee. These include: Youth Officer (must be aged under 27) International Relations Officer Membership & Recruitment Secretary Welfare Secretary LGBT Officer – job share female Communications Officer Labour Link Officer ……Read more…
Time for rhetoric is over
The government’s new ‘industrial strategy’ needs to kick-in immediately, as 221 jobs at the Yeovil GKN plant, which makes airframes for helicopters, are set to be made redundant. Unite today…Read more…