Whilst many decision makers appear to be turning their backs on the situation in Turkey, it is vital that we stand in solidarity with trade unionists who continue to bravely speak out against a…Read more…
“Get help staying warm this winter” UNISON “there4you” fuel grants
Application forms for this years winter £50 fuel grants from UNISON charity arm “There for You” are now out.
In a welcome pilot this year UNISON members will be entitled to claim if they are in receipt of Housing benefit which should make it simpler to claim for many, especially if they…Read more…
We’re with Chuck: we’ll stand with him against Trump
Usually stories about online abuse are – as in this week’s case concerning Labour MP Luciana Berger – about threatening public figures. But in today’s topsy-turvy world, the…Read more…
International Human Rights Day: stop corporate abuse of Thailand’s courts
To mark International Human Rights Day today, 10 December, the TUC has joined 109 other civil society organisations from around the world to call on the government of Thailand to stop businesses…Read more…
Latest anti-union laws
The government has published new draft documents relating to the Trade Union Act 2016. These include:
Draft Code of Practice on industrial action ballots and notice to employers (which includes the new ballot thresholds)Draft Code of Practice on picket…Read more…
“Members fight back against derecognition threat”
“Union members at a new housing group – one of the largest in Europe – could be asked whether they are prepared to take industrial action over derecognition threats.
The new Clarion and Latimer Housing Group was formed this week from the merger of Circle Housing and Affinity Sutton and is…Read more…
First European Parliament NO vote to CETA from the employment committee
Yesterday the Employment and Social Affairs committee of the European Parliament voted to reject the notorious EU-Canada (CETA) trade deal because of the negative impact it would have on workers. While this vote was not binding – the vote on whether to accept the deal will ultimately be made in the…Read more…
New pay deal for paramedics
The role of a paramedic will be re-banded nationally, giving paramedics the opportunity to earn more as they progress. The Department of Health, NHS Employers and ambulance unions have agreed…Read more…
Nicaragua dances to South Korean tune as union protest is criminalised
Nicaragua’s good recent reputation on union freedom and workers’ rights has taken a massive blow as twelve workers, including young union activists, face gaol after riot police stormed their protest…Read more…
German Trade Union’s Reject CETA
In a surprise turn around the German trade union umbrella organisation the DGB have come out against the EU-Canada Trade agreement known as CETA. A document available to download here spells out why…Read more…
Brexit economics update: the economy remains sluggish
The economy has been slow to grow, a trend that predates the referendum, and there are signs it will get worse. The latest round of economic data from the Office of National Statistics gives us a more robust picture of the third quarter of 2016 and the…Read more…
West Sussex schools are running out of money – it’s time to fund our schools properly and fairly
Since Theresa May became Prime Minister in July, the Conservative Party have spent a great deal of time and money on educational hobby horses like grammar schools – £200 million of funding for which…Read more…
Fujitsu strike continues
About 300 workers at IT giant Fujitsu in Manchester will strike for 72 hours, starting tomorrow (December 10), in the long-running dispute over pay, pensions and job security. The strike,…Read more…
Wot, no Tories?
Dozens of Labour MPs came out to support Unite’s foodbank Christmas appeal in conjunction with the Mirror’s Real Britain and the Trussell Trust on Wednesday (December 7) just outside Parliament….Read more…
Scottish further education workers win battle for pay fairness
Months of campaigning and industrial action win improved pay offer for FE workers which matches that of lecturers
The article Scottish further education workers win battle for pay fairness first…Read more…
‘People deserve better’
At Unite’s ‘pop-up’ foodbank outside Parliament this week (December 7), we spoke to Labour MPs Ian Mearns and Lisa Nandy (pictured), as well as foodbank manager Nathan Jones. …Read more…
Members fight back against derecognition threat
Housing association members could be balloted over industrial action at newly merged housing group, one of largest in Europe
The article Members fight back against derecognition threat first…Read more…
Making a difference
Unite has teamed up with the Trussell Trust and the Mirror’s Real Britain in a Christmas appeal in support of foodbanks. On Wednesday (December 7), Labour MPs came to support the appeal…Read more…
Greece’s endless struggle
Unions take to the streets, again, to protest EU and IMF demandsRead more…
Inside the hidden world of environmental health
Dead bodies, detective work and the truth about food poisoning – the work of the environmental health officer has no shortage of surprises
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