As we go to press, angry workers at AWE plc – the Atomic Weapons Establishment Defence – are preparing to demonstrate outside the constituency office of defence secretary Michael Fallon in…Read more…
Budget blogs: The fiscal cost of insecure work
Yesterday’s Budget blog focused on challenges facing the Chancellor as he prepares for the last Spring Budget. New TUC research out today shows why tackling the rise of insecure work should be high on the Chancellor’s agenda, revealing the £4bn a year cost of the rise in low-paid self employment…Read more…
Shani explains her role as Royal College of Midwives rep – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
Service group executive by-election results
Summary results for recent by-elections to the community, energy, health care, higher education, local government and police and justice service group executives (SGEs) are now available
The article…Read more…
Mark’s union learning has impacted his whole family – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
“Why we need to build a new housing Consensus for affordable and decent homes for all”
This was my speech to Greater London UNISON Regional Council AGM 1.2.17 on our branch motion. It was passed and selected to be a regional motion to this year’s National Delegate Conference.
“Chair, Council, John Gray, Housing Association Branch, …Read more…
Workers’ rights beyond Brexit
When the government published a white paper on Brexit priorities, we hoped it would give more certainty to working people on what the future holds. But it poses more questions than it answers. And it fails to give the reassurances workers need for thei…Read more…
Kerslake review of Treasury warns that austerity has failed
Today Lord Kerslake (the head of the home civil service, 2012-2014) published his independent review of the Treasury, with launch events in London and Manchester. The report was commissioned by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell; TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady was on the panel amongst others…Read more…
Firms move to curb exec pay
Ten percent of the UK’s FTSE 100 firms are deliberating on scrapping long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) to curb astronomical executive pay in response to shareholder revolts on the issue, it has been…Read more…
Blog: Lets celebrate the successes as well as the struggles
In the months and years ahead, unions will once again fight for the rights of our members and all working people. For the rights we currently have and the rights we deserve. There will be future…Read more…
We all showed our love for UNISON
#heartunions was back for 2017 and the energy and enthusiasm of our members and activists did UNISON proud.
The article We all showed our love for UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Unite workers at BMW threaten action over plans to shut UK pension scheme
Len McCluskey warns of ‘serious industrial action’ by UK staff if carmaker persists with scrapping pension scheme despite record profits Workers on BMW’s Mini production line at the factory in…Read more…
‘Proper staff are vital,’ says UNISON as park crisis grows
MPs’ report highlights growing threat to UK’s parks and opens spaces as cuts bite deeper
The article ‘Proper staff are vital,’ says UNISON as park crisis grows first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Mark’s rep helped him through severe depression – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
Budget blogs: Springing into action…
The new(ish) Chancellor’s first Budget, due on 7th March, would normally be seen as a key political moments in the year. It’s an opportunity for Government to dominate the headlines and give a cash based indication of their priorities. But with Brexit hoovering up political attention, not to…Read more…
IOW: Usurpation of Public Authority by Private Interests
An Example of the Usurpation of Public Authority by Private Interests As part of the government’s continuing austerity drive, the Isle of Wight Unitary Authority projects further reductions in…Read more…
Shazia’s union helps her grow as a teacher – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
Pensions ‘robbery’
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey has warned bosses of BMW that ‘serious industrial action will occur’ involving over 7,000 car workers if they continue to ignore their concerns and plough on…Read more…
Anniversary of Soviet Revolution:
Hail the Centenary of the Great October Revolution V I Lenin declares Soviet power at the historic meeting of the Second All-Russia Congress of Soviets at Bolshevik headquarters, St Petersburg,…Read more…
Joining the Party by Rachel Finke
Recently I went to the memorial service for Rachel and saw Jeremy Corbyn MP talk to a packed hall about this wonderful article. I never met Rachel and was there to support her father and his partner. But, I felt I did know her since her father had spok…Read more…