Imagine a worker having his contract terminated for taking time off because his child was born prematurely, or a courier struggling in while sick, being told “the parcel is more important then you.”…Read more…
‘Spare a thought’
It’s Christmastime and with it comes presents, time with family and friends, work parties and very often having a meal out. In fact, this evening (Friday December 15) marks the night that is…Read more…
2018 service group executive elections
Nominations will open in January for seats on the union’s seven service group executives, in what will be the first national UNISON election with the option to vote online or by post
The article…Read more…
To make the most of digitalisation, Britain needs to increase research and innovation funding
There’s no doubt that digital technologies are driving significant change in the world of work. Read more…
A Christmas Story, East London, 2017 (In one of the richest countries in the World)
I have just donated £50 to the Magpie Project in Forest Gate in lieu of xmas cards to friends and colleagues.
“Welcome to the Magpie Project
We can’t solve the housing crisis, but we believe in making children’s lives better during their time in temporary accommodation.
We provide practical…Read more…
Sellafield ‘standstill’
Unite has begun balloting workers employed by civil engineering company DSD Construction, at Sellafield, for strike action, after the company sacked the union’s shop steward. DSD Construction,…Read more…
Celebrating migrant workers
More than 7,000 workers have benefited from bespoke educational programmes over the last 10 years that have helped them to improve their language skills and gain employment. The programme,…Read more…
‘Tis the season?
Tis’ the season where advertising for Christmas gifts and festive food goes into overdrive – unfortunately the same can’t be said for people’s frozen wages. Office for National Statistics…Read more…
May’s ‘humiliating’ Brexit defeat
Cross-party MPs united yesterday (December 13) to preserve parliamentary sovereignty by preventing the government from dictating the terms of Brexit. Despite last minute concessions, Theresa…Read more…
Health unions react to NHS workforce strategy draft plans
Health unions are today (Wednesday) renewing their call for a coherent strategy to improve recruitment and retention, equality and diversity, workloads, well-being and career prospects as the…Read more…
Canada plus, plus, plus
13 December 2017
By Professor Keith Ewing and John Hendy QC
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David Davis has suggested that in place of the EU Treaties, the UK’s relations with the EU should be regulated by a deal which is…Read more…
New Year with Unite
Skilled manufacturing workers have overwhelmingly voted in favour of having Unite the union represent their interests at Magellan Aerospace in Blackpool. The union will be formally recognised from…Read more…
Arriva bus victory
More than 2,000 bus drivers working for Arriva North West today (December 13) hailed victory in their long-running pay dispute. The workers, members of Unite, voted overwhelmingly to accept…Read more…
‘Groundbreaking’ legal win
Unite is celebrating a groundbreaking legal victory today (December 13) after an employment appeal tribunal ordered that the engineering firm Kostal pays over £420,000 in compensation for trying to…Read more…
West Ham Labour Xmas Campaigning & Events Update
Dear MemberWest Ham Labour Party Xmas updateMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to an early general election and a Labour Government in 2018 with Jeremy Corbyn as our Prime Minister.As well as the usual campaigning and political event…Read more…
U.S. Attorney’s Office persists with felony charges against 200 protesters & demands 60-year sentences per person:
Trump Inauguration Protesters Oppose Felony Charges About 200 protestors, journalists and legal observers who demonstrated at Trump’s inauguration are organizing to reject felony charges and…Read more…
Another Sports Direct general meeting – and another TUSO letter to shareholders
Despite holding their Annual General Meeting in September, the Sports Direct board have unexpectedly called another general meeting for shareholders taking place today.Read more…
Union members are already working with robots – let's help them to reap the benefits
Trying to hold back the fourth revolution of cyber systems including robotics will be like trying to ‘un-invent electricity’.Read more…
“Let’s build on the brilliant Jo Cox women’s programme with leadership schemes for gay, trans and BAME activists”
Excellent article by West Ham CLPer, Rohit K Dasgupta, on LabourList today.
“This is an exciting time to be a Labour member. The latest Survation polls puts us ahead of the Tories. Members are enthused and confident about the upcoming local…Read more…
Disabled members response to Phillip Hammond’s comments
Last week at the Treasury Select Committee Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond MP, in answer to a question about the cause of poor productivity implied that the UK’s poor productivity levels…Read more…