Unite is warning members to be aware of dodgy financial advisers targeting Port Talbot steelworkers under rules introduced in 2015 that allow pensions to be taken out as a lump sum. The…Read more…
Enough is enough, Hammond
Gaffe-prone chancellor Philip Hammond has been urged to give public sector workers, battered by pay austerity since 2010, a generous pay rise in Wednesday’s budget. “Since the Tories came to…Read more…
Hammond’s choice
Driverless cars are on Philip Hammond’s mind. In tomorrow’s budget the Chancellor will announce changes designed to make testing the new technology easier on British roads. Perhaps he…Read more…
Have your say on pension changes
UNISON is encouraging members to have their say on pension changes
The article Have your say on pension changes first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The future of the political fund – have your say
UNISON is currently running a consultation on the political fund, don’t miss the chance to have your say.
The article The future of the political fund – have your say first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
“It’s the 21st century: homes should not be unfit for human habitation”
An excellent post copied from Labour Housing Group “Redbrick” while photo (and list) from “AnotherAngryVoice”.
I get to speak at meetings a fair bit, normally Labour Party or tenant campaign meetings around the place. Recently I’ve taken to asking audiences if it is possible for a landlord to let…Read more…
The standard variable tariff has had its day
It should lead to cheaper bills for households and much more certainty for its workforce
The article The standard variable tariff has had its day first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Blog: Tax cuts for the rich have cost the country dear
Governments should not be afraid to make the case for higher taxes to pay for the investment in pay, services and infrastructure our country needs. A higher rate of income tax for those who can most…Read more…
Brexit impact on real wages
A new analysis published today by the LSE Centre for Economic Performance shows that real wages have taken a hit since Brexit and Scotland is amongst the hardest hit areas of the UK.
The EU…Read more…
UNISON launches model trans equality policy
On Trans Day of Remembrance, the new policy will help workers and employers, and challenge transphobia in the workplace
The article UNISON launches model trans equality policy first appeared on the…Read more…
“The nastiest, hardest problem in finance”
Check out top pension blogger Henry Tapper on why 85% on those able to transfer their pensions out of a DB (defined Benefit Pension scheme) would be best advised not to take it (or F…k’n bonkers to do so – in my non financial advisor l…Read more…
Report from Unite GPM&IT national sector conference 2017
Last week delegates from each of Unite’s industrial sectors met in Brighton for their National Sector Conferences. This report covers the plenary, shared between several sectors, and the conference for my own sector – Graphical, Paper, Media & IT.
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Speech to Unite Manufacturing Delegates, Unite Sector Conferences, November 15th, 2017.
Speech to Unite Manufacturing Sector Conference – 15th November 2017 The Challenge of Brexit Conference we meet at a time when manufacturing is being damaged by the Brexit chaos created by a…Read more…
Tax cut for rich means billions lost to Exchequer
Cutting the income tax for people earning more than £1m per year has deprived the Exchequer of more than £8.6bn over the past five years, according to new analysis by UNISON published today (Sunday)….Read more…
Petition To Newham Council: Affordable Housing levels at former Ford Motor Showroom in Plaistow Road.
This petition is being supported by West Ham Labour Party ward. It is really positive that the branch is leading a campaign by local residents to ensure that regeneration projects comply at least with our own Borough targets for social housing.
W…Read more…
‘If you want to be heard, speak in UNISON’
Assistant general secretary stresses the importance of unions
The article ‘If you want to be heard, speak in UNISON’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Book Review: Short Cuts: Life expectancy
Short Cuts Danny Dorling The first English Life Table was based on data collected around the census year of 1841 and gave female life expectancy as 42 and male as 40. By the sixth table, in 1891,…Read more…
LGBT conference opens in Brighton
Vice-president opens LGBT conference with thanks to delegates for all they’ve achieved
The article LGBT conference opens in Brighton first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
West Ham Labour – campaigning update 17th November 2017
Dear Member
I hope you can help out and enjoy these political and social events. Don’t worry if you have never been knocking on doors for Labour. We will explain things and support you at every stage.
Labour in power: what can Labour councils do?Have your say in Newham Labour’s Campaign for…Read more…
West Ham CLP Crime and Policing Motion to Greater London Labour Conference 2017
“Conference notes that Metropolitan Police statistics show that gun crime in London increased by 42% in 2016/17.
Conference also notes that the same statistics show knife crime in our city jumped by 24% in the same period.
Conference further notes th…Read more…