Ballot papers are on their way to police staff in England and Wales
The article Police staff members voting on changes to terms and conditions first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Shining light
Dedicated trade union and socialist activist Betty Tebbs died peacefully with her family on Monday (January 23) at the age of 98 after having spent decades fighting for peace, justice and equality….Read more…
‘Dark day’ for workforce
Unite said yesterday (January 24) was a ‘dark day’ for the workforce of HSBC after the bank announced its decision to close 117 bank branches and cut a further 204 IT staff. 380 job…Read more…
UNISON responds to National Audit Office ambulance service report
Responding to the National Audit Office report published today (Thursday) on NHS ambulance services, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Across the entire NHS, the picture is the same….Read more…
UNISON launches sixth annual survey into NHS safe staffing
NHS staff across the country are being asked to record nurse-to-patient ratios on their wards for UNISON’s sixth annual survey into safe staffing levels. The survey findings will provide a snapshot…Read more…
“Labour members and councillors call for Newham mayoral trigger ballot enquiry” Newham Recorder
Check this report by our local Newham weekly newspaper.
“Nearly 50 Labour party members have called for their governing body to launch a “full enquiry” into the results of the Newham mayoral trigger ballot.
A 13-page letter signed by 47 members of the East Ham and West Ham Constituency…Read more…
The solution to sexist dress codes? Access to justice
Imagine that you’re applying for a mystery job and you’re told that all female applicants must adhere to the following dress code: Heel height normally a minimum of 2 inches and maximum of 4 inches, unless otherwise agreed by the client company. Make-up worn at all times and regularly re-applied,…Read more…
Irene Stacey UNISON NEC Candidate Greater London Reserved Seat
“I will work to unite our union and reject the politics of division – I will work with anyone in UNISON to deliver the Stronger UNISON we need at these difficult times, and I will reject divisive tactics designed to divide us.
Irene Stacey Great…Read more…
Reminder: “This is Palestine” UNISON event tomorrow Wednesday 25 January
I must visit Palestine but in the meanwhile I will listen, learn and enquire from those who have. Email Phil if you are going so he can order refreshmentsRead more…
Draft Scottish energy strategy
The Scottish Government has set a 50% renewable energy target in its new draft energy strategy.
The consultation paper highlights the huge huge shifts in electricity generation in recent years,…Read more…
‘Tories attack trade union rights’
In a victory for the trade union movement, a motion to even further restrict the right to strike for workers in defined ‘critical national services’ was roundly defeated in the Commons today (January…Read more…
Academics back strike by King’s College cleaners
Cleaners set to strike as private employer plans to axe hours and jobs
The article Academics back strike by King’s College cleaners first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Blog: Derby – our magnificent members aren’t going anywhere
Our message is clear and my position is the same as our members: the council must negotiate – massive pay cuts for school support staff cannot be the answer
The article Blog: Derby – our…Read more…
Welcome steel report
The country’s largest manufacturing union, Unite called on government ministers to adopt yesterday’s (January 23) special report published by the all-party parliamentary group on Steel and…Read more…
MPs management training call
Management training for MPs would help eradicate an epidemic of stress and cases of bullying experienced by parliamentary staff, Unite has said. A recent survey by Unite, which has about 500…Read more…
It’s down to Parliament to ensure Brexit is in the interests of ordinary people, says UNISON
Commenting on today’s Article 50 ruling by the Supreme Court, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The government has been thwarted in its plans to rush the UK into a hard Brexit. It’s now…Read more…
Helicopter production threat
Probing questions need to be asked about the future of UK helicopter production when MPs debate the industry today (January 24). Unite has been pressing MPs on the industry’s future, following…Read more…
The right decision
In a landmark ruling, Supreme Court judges today (January 24) upheld the view of the High Court that the government must consult Parliament before it triggers Article 50 in preparation to exit the UK…Read more…
How safe is the staffing in your hospital?
UNISON will run its sixth annual safe NHS staffing levels survey on 7 February and is asking all members in the nursing family to take part
The article How safe is the staffing in your hospital?…Read more…
‘Total breakdown’
More than 430 workers at the Oxford Bus Company are being balloted for strike action, following ‘a complete breakdown of industrial relations’, Unite said today (January 24). The union said…Read more…