BAE Systems job cuts workers at risk BAE’s site in Cowes. David Newble davidn@iwcpmail.co.uk Tuesday, October 10, 2017 – 10:57 County Press AROUND one in ten jobs at BAE Systems sites in…Read more…
Tories scrap pay cap for all the wrong reasons
10 October 2017
By Sarah Glenister, National Development Officer, Institute of Employment Rights
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the NHS pay cap is to be scrapped, but asked whether…Read more…
Deal or no deal?
Unite savaged the Tories for bungling the Brexit negotiations yesterday (October 9), after the Prime Minister admitted the government is planning for a damaging “no deal” exit. Labour leader…Read more…
Defend our jobs
A deputation of Bombardier workers will be flying from Belfast on Wednesday (October 11) to meet with MPs at the House of Commons and press the government into action to defend jobs, skills and…Read more…
‘It can be done’
Unite has today (October 10) hailed the decision by WGC, the UK’s leading supplier of outsourced hospitality and housekeeping services, to abolish zero hours contracts as a major step forward for…Read more…
Scrapping the NHS pay cap is the right thing to do, says UNISON
UNISON responds to the government’s health announcement
The article Scrapping the NHS pay cap is the right thing to do, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Blog: On mental health, there is so much more that all of us can do
We want to see employers ensure that workers are not overloaded by their jobs, and that they have suitable support systems to help them overcome difficulties – like well trained and supportive…Read more…
Stigma around mental health must end, says UNISON
Employers urged to ‘take real action’ to support staff
The article Stigma around mental health must end, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Thousands march in Edinburgh to demand: Pay Up Now!
5,000 march through Scottish capital to demand an end to the public sector pay cap
The article Thousands march in Edinburgh to demand: Pay Up Now! first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The timeline of a crime
You call 999, you’re put through to someone, the police arrive… But of course, it’s never as simple as that
The article The timeline of a crime first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Improving the governance of public bodies
Scotland’s public services are administered by some 200 public bodies. Most of these are run by boards that make the key decisions on the majority of public spending in our country. This means we…Read more…
Report from GPM&IT NISC October 2017
Report from GPM&IT NISC October 2017
Unite’s National Industrial Sector Committees (NISCs) meet quarterly, bringing together activists from a particular industrial sector, delegated from Regional Industrial Sector Committees (RISCs). The NISC for the Graphical, Paper, Media & IT…Read more…
Unite branch elections
Unite has produced a useful leaflet “Getting involved in Unite branches” which sets out their function and the main jobs in the branch.
Branches are being asked to elect their branch officers in January – March 2018 to serve for three years from 1 Ap…Read more…
‘From crisis to crisis’
The Tories are responsible for a recent deluge of gloomy economic indicators and are too bogged down in internecine conflict to come up with a long term plan to stabilise the economy, Unite has…Read more…
End uncertainty call
Unite called on the UK government today (October 9) to end the uncertainty for thousands of BAE workers and manufacturing communities across Britain by committing to build the next generation fighter…Read more…
Brexit deal ‘vital’
Toyota reportedly plans to build the next generation Auris at its Burnaston site in Derbyshire – but only if the UK secures a transitional deal in Brexit negotiations. Two sources familiar…Read more…
Working in mental health: the problems in five charts
It’s world mental health day this Tuesday (10 October) so to mark the occasion we’re looking at some data that shows what’s happening to mental health service users
The article Working in mental…Read more…
‘Disappointing’ ruling
Unite has condemned the latest decision on Friday night (October 6) by the Department of Commerce in an escalating trade dispute between aerospace firms Boeing and Bombardier, which saw the US…Read more…
Schools funding is still in crisis – prepare to lobby
Join us for a Lobby Against School Cuts to show MPs that, despite the Department of Education’s welcome rethink, there is still a problem
The article Schools funding is still in crisis – prepare to…Read more…
Black workers hit harder by austerity
In June this year, UNISON ran a survey to find out about members’ financial situations, and some of the results are shocking, especially when it came to our Black members.
The article Black workers…Read more…