The latest record UK car production figures strongly reinforce the case that prime minister Theresa May needs to negotiate access to the European single market for the industry and membership of the…Read more…
Vauxhall update meeting
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey will be updating Unite shop stewards at Vauxhall’s Luton plant on the current situation of the automaker’s sale to PSA when he visits the plant tomorrow (March…Read more…
We are fortunate to be surrounded by those who greeted an act of inhumanity with humanity
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the those killed in Westminster yesterday, those injured by this barbaric act, and their families, friends and loved ones. At times like these when those who wish…Read more…
We are Londoners: We are One
I was supposed to have gone to the House of Commons this morning for a pension briefing but had to cancel due to a last minute clash. I also had a long telephone conversation at lunchtime with an MP who was driving into Parliament to vote. Many of my f…Read more…
Qatar fails to prove progress as international community keeps up threat of investigation
A huge push from the World Cup 2022 hosts has failed to convince the International Labour Organisation (ILO) that it has done enough to protect workers from serious abuse. In our campaign film, Foul…Read more…
Controversies around inflation measurement: Have annual real wages fallen by £2,100 or £1,200 or £800?
Whatever way you look at it, this week’s inflation figures illustrate the threat to living standards that result from the fall in sterling after the referendum. Headline inflation in February rose to 2.3%. Last week’s average earnings data for January (regular pay) was 2.3%. Real earnings growth is…Read more…
Cridland report calls for reshaping of benefits for older workers
The benefits system needs to be reshaped to better aid older workers is an important conclusion of the Cridland review of state pension age to be published later today. The full report will be published later this morning, so we only have the briefest details. And, to be clear, the TUC doesn’t…Read more…
Unite hails cab victory
Makers of the iconic London black cab, the London Taxi Company (LTC), launched a new state-of-the-art plant today (March 22) in the West Midlands to much fanfare in what’s been dubbed “one of the…Read more…
‘Too little too late’
Extra funding for suicide prevention is “too little too late” and will not prevent people dying unnecessarily, an influential parliamentary committee has warned. In a damning report the health…Read more…
Workers need a voice but Taylor can’t provide it
21 March 2017
By Sarah Glenister, National Development Officer, Institute of Employment Rights
Matthew Taylor has made preliminary proposals as to how employment law could change to prevent…Read more…
‘Buy off’ slammed
Unite urged BMW Group bosses to break the impasse and negotiate meaningfully when talks aimed at finding a resolution to the ongoing pension dispute reconvene tomorrow (March 22). Accusing the…Read more…
‘Come clean on STPs’
New figures uncovered today (March 21) by the Press Association (PA) have sparked outrage, as it was revealed that controversial sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) to reorganise the NHS…Read more…
Let’s splash the Scottish Plan for Action on Safety and Health
The UK has one of the best safety records in the world, but far too many people are injured and die at work, and much more needs to be done about ill health at work.
I was at the Health and Safety…Read more…
Suicide – why it is a workplace issue
Suicides can be a tragedy both for those who attempt it and their families and friends. It can also have a huge effect on the lives of some groups such as train and tube drivers when people attempt…Read more…
Unison Branch Executive Committee – Vacant Officer Positions
The Branch Executive Committee currently has vacancies for: Welfare Secretary LGBT Officer male – job share Equality Officer Membership & Recruitment Officer Education Secretary Communications Officer Youth Officer International Relations Officer Job descriptions for each post are…Read more…
Blog: Work in local government in Scotland? Vote to reject this pay deal
If you work in local government in Scotland, have your say and vote to reject this pay deal via unison.org.uk/lgscot17. And stand up for better wages for vital public services.
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‘Backbone of this industry’
Unite is building an alliance between the workforce and the industry to secure a future for the UK automotive sector. At a conference this Saturday (March 25), Unite will bring together…Read more…
Built for Britain
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey will warn the government that it risks betraying steelworkers and their industry, if it fails to guarantee the use of UK steel in major infrastructure projects…Read more…
NEC 2017 election: notification of ballots
Ballots are to take place for contested seats on the national executive council. Download list of contested and uncontested seats (PDF) NB unopposed candidates are not confirmed until the election…Read more…
UNISON London Housing Association Branch AGM 2017: Secretary’s Report
Today is the AGM of my branch (12-2pm and 6-8pm at the UNISON Centre, London) and this is my contribution to our annual report. Picture of 2016 Branch Executive.
“2016 was a traumatic year for politics generally and for social housing and trade u…Read more…