Deliver a blow on the Isle of Wight by supporting the nationwide movement developing for anti-war Government. The campaign and movement to bring an end to war is probably one of the most defined of…Read more…
Pay cuts threat
Tarmac Building Products Ltd is set to be hit by a series of strikes when Unite start a programme of industrial action next week in a dispute over cuts to pay and two-tier working. The…Read more…
‘Helpful’ meeting
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey held talks in Paris over the future of the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port this morning (January 22) with the car maker’s French owner PSA group. …Read more…
‘In your corner’
The future may be uncertain for about 20,000 directly employed UK workers of outsourcing firm Carillion after its collapse, but there’s an even bigger question mark hanging over Carillion’s…Read more…
Care sector ‘is vital for our society and our economy’
UNISON sets out priorities at successful first national social care seminar
The article Care sector ‘is vital for our society and our economy’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
What government, employers and reps can do to challenge transphobia at work
Trans people still suffer high levels of hate crime, violence and discrimination in almost every settingRead more…
“Remembering Irene Stacey – a stalwart of our union, and a friend”
A fitting tribute from our General Secretary, Dave Prentis to Irene.
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her….Read more…
West Hammers “Solidarity Saturday” in Chingford & Woodford Green
I have always agreed with the great Lake district walking author, Alfred Wainwright, that “there is no such thing as bad weather only unsuitable clothing”. Despite this I forgot to take a hat and gloves for this mornings Labour campaigning in the …Read more…
Former president tells delegates UNISON can help them achieve
Labour MP Eleanor Smith urges delegates at Black members’ conference to get involved politically to build hope and change
The article Former president tells delegates UNISON can help them achieve…Read more…
There is no ‘fair deal’ for councils
Barely a day goes by without another report on the impact of cuts on local services, as councils start the difficult process of managing yet another round of cuts.
Today, I was speaking at Scottish…Read more…
Remembering Irene Stacey – a stalwart of our union, and a friend
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her. She will be a…Read more…
President urges activists to strengthen the union
Density will create power, says Margaret McKee, and help build a world where all people are treated with respect
The article President urges activists to strengthen the union first appeared on the…Read more…
Birmingham activist wins UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award
Yvonne Mosquito’s activism began when she started working in schools at 17 and has taken her to many roles in Birmingham
The article Birmingham activist wins UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award…Read more…
‘My God, what’s going on here?’ Inside the NHS crisis
Jason is a UNISON paramedic (and also a longstanding member of my Regional Labour Link Committee). Hat tip UNISON website.
The nation is in panic over the so-called ‘winter crisis’ in the NHS. But according to paramedic and UNISON member Jason An…Read more…
All stakeholder interests align over the long term, not
This was about a month before Ryanair agreed to recognise unions:
“Frankly, most of the shareholders would rather Ryanair doesn’t fly any planes for six months than the workforce becomes unionized,” said Barry Norris, who oversees about $500 million at…Read more…
Prentis backs Labour leaders stand on bringing services back in house
General secretary tells Black members’ conference that UNISON has been warning of such a collapse for years
The article Prentis backs Labour leaders stand on bringing services back in house first…Read more…
Blog: Solidarity with Birmingham home care workers
In Birmingham, home care workers are striking this Saturday, because they’ve been pushed to breaking point. Government cuts to local authority budgets have led to Birmingham City Council slashing the…Read more…
Blog: Proud of UNISON’s history tackling inequality and racism
A union that did not prioritise these would not be the UNISON I know. We want this to be a time for action and not just reflection. Not just a time to learn from the past, but time to shape a new…Read more…
Ivan Beavis – A Legend & A Hero
Yesterday I was privilaged to attend the funeral of a friend and comrade, the legendary Ivan Beavis, former circulation manager at the Morning Star, trade unionist, music collector, Man United fan,…Read more…
The Canadian Trade Union Movement Unravels:
How Will Unifor Splitting from the CLC Help Workers Defend Their Rights? In an incredibly destructive move, the largest private-sector union in the country, Unifor, has decided to split from the…Read more…