See and hear Unite general secretary Len McCluskey’s address to this year’s sector conferences in Brighton.
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‘On the side of justice’
Unite’s general secretary Len McCluskey described this week’s industrial sector conferences (November 13) as “a cornerstone of our union and our democracy” in his speech welcoming delegates to the…Read more…
‘The internet of things’
The fourth industrial revolution may be not televised but it will be digitalised. If changes to work caused by automation are not dealt with properly, more than 230,000 Unite members could…Read more…
UNISON comments on RCN story on NHS pay
NHS employees as a whole are struggling to survive on just their basic pay.
The article UNISON comments on RCN story on NHS pay first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Menshevik Georgia: Online debate with Workers Liberty
Last week, the British left newspaper Solidarity published this review of my book. Today, they published my rebuttal: Paul Vernadsky in his review of my book, The Experiment: Georgia’s…Read more…
Review: The Beria Papers, by Alan Williams
To anyone who has seen the recent film on the death of Stalin, the character of Lavrenty Beria, played by Simon Russell Beale, may now be familiar. Though the film was a comedy (of sorts),…Read more…
Revealed: the true cost of the House of Lords
The Electoral Reform Society have released a devastating analysis of the state of the House of Lords in 2017 – revealing the ‘democratic crisis’ at the heart of the Lords.
The Audit coincides with a key Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday calling for reform of the upper house [1] –
Have We Won?
Qatar agrees to key campaign demands After years of campaigning, in which Playfair Qatar and its supporters played their part, Qatar appears to have done the right thing. In a potentially…Read more…
BiFab ‘work-in’
Workers at BiFab are to stage a ‘work-in’ to save 1400 jobs, as unions say the main Dutch contractor, Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL), is guilty of holding the Scottish yards to ransom in a…Read more…
Fighting the workplace bullies
Kieran was once called an Irish fa**ot while being repeatedly punched in the arm. It was no schoolyard incident – Kieran, a waiter on minimum wage, was carrying a bowl of soup at work when he…Read more…
‘Vital’ case
A key case on trade union law starts today (November 14) into an appeal by Kostal UK Limited against an employment tribunal decision which ordered the firm to pay 56 Unite members more than £420,000…Read more…
UK minister Priti Patel secretly urged aid for al-Qaida via Israel
Asa Winstanley Lobby Watch The Electronic Intifada Israel’s anti-BDS minister Gilad Erdan and UK aid minister Priti Patel meeting at Parliament in September. Violating rules, Patel did not…Read more…
UNISON comments on latest inflation figures
The government needs to take action in next week’s budget
The article UNISON comments on latest inflation figures first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
NEWHAM TRADES COUNCIL – Guest Speaker: Matt Wrack. General Secretary FBU 21 November
Invitation to our next Newham Trades Council meeting
Guest Speaker: Matt Wrack. General Secretary Fire Brigade Union. Date: Tuesday. November 21st 2017 at 7pm.
Our Guest Speaker will be talking about Gren…Read more…
Interserve jobs slash
Unite has called for employers at Interserve to meet with the union and discuss the company’s future. Unite made the call after it was announced that Interserve are to make 200 staff redundant…Read more…
Breaking point
A confidential survey of workers employed by Mears in Manchester and joint venture company Manchester Working (operated by Mears) has revealed very high levels of mental health problems and stress…Read more…
Brexit repeal bill enters next round of Commons debate
UNISON backs a raft of amendments aimed at protecting the rights of its members
The article Brexit repeal bill enters next round of Commons debate first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Remembrance Day in Berlin
A beautiful Remembrance Dayd 2017 at the Commonwealth War Grave Commission in Berlin, Germany. Over 100 people from all nationalities honouring the fallen. Former enemies now friends and allies — at Berlin 1939–1945 Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery.
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TUC to warn business leaders that ‘fourth industrial revolution’ requires a revolution in workers’ rights too
Issue date 06 Nov 2017 Speaking today (Monday) at the CBI annual conference to introduce a session on ‘Ensuring automation works for everyone’, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady will call on…Read more…
Forest Gate North Xmas Social Saturday 2.12.17
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Please find your invitation to our Winter Social. We look forward to seeing you and having lots of fun. You are welcome to bring any drinks or food with you as you wish but it is not compulsory
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