As construction and outsourcing firm Carillion collapsed into liquidation yesterday (January 15), Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called for an end to privatisation of public services. In a video…Read more…
‘Concrete guarantees’ call
Unite the union representing staff working in Prudential and across Capita has today (January 16) expressed concern following the announcement of the end of the life and pensions contract between the…Read more…
Work, voice, pay
Unite has armed its members with a powerful online weapon in the fight for increased pay and a fair share of company profits amid the worst pay stagnation since the Napoleonic Wars. The Retail…Read more…
To respond to Carillion’s collapse, we need a dedicated task force and a new debate on outsourcing
The collapse poses a very real threat to the jobs, pensions and livelihoods of thousands of workers in construction and support services across the public and private sector.Read more…
What are my rights if my employer goes insolvent?
Your questions answered. (Hint: as an employee you’ll still have employment protections, but if you work through an agency, are on a zero-hours or are categorised as self-employed you might lose out…Read more…
Redistribution, social insurance and fairness
Paul Johnson, director of the IFS, wishes politicians would stop talking about ‘fairness’.Read more…
“Protect our rights at work after Brexit”
UNISON has been urging activists to send their MP’s this email for the vote tomorrow https://tuc.good.do/euwithdrawalbill/mps/
Lyn has already tweeted that she will be supporting the amendments.
“On Tuesday 16 Jan, MPs vote on whether or not to …Read more…
“Labour members call for immediate ‘open selection’ to choose Newham mayoral candidate”
Another sensible article from “On London” journalist Dave Hill on the Newham Mayoral trigger debacle. He features Newham Councillor and former mayoral advisor (one of the very few female advisors) Julianne Marriott, calling for an open selection. The N…Read more…
‘We don’t know what’s going on’
The implosion of Carillion sent shockwaves across the country today, as thousands of workers waited anxiously to hear about the future of their jobs. Hundreds of social housing workers in…Read more…
Take action against Phillip Hammond’s comments on disability
Ask your MP to sign an Early Day Motion asking the Chancellor to retract his comments
The article Take action against Phillip Hammond’s comments on disability first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
‘Last straw’
Cleaners, caterers, librarians, administrators, exams officers and other low-paid staff at the University of Southampton will lose thousands of pounds in their retirement if proposed pension changes…Read more…
Blog: Carillion’s collapse has shown the true face of privatisation
What we’re increasingly seeing is a situation where the government and big business play roulette with public services – with the only possible outcomes a big financial gain for the privateers and a…Read more…
Business as usual?
Construction giant Carillion’s dramatic collapse today (January 15) has raised fears that tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk, while the public services and projects the firm was contracted to…Read more…
Feel undervalued? Tell us more
Please take part in our survey on support staff in public services
The article Feel undervalued? Tell us more first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Pushed to breaking point
Unite has joined forces with other health unions to appeal to Jeremy Hunt to provide emergency NHS funding. In an unprecedented move, the leaders of 12 trade unions sent a joint letter urging…Read more…
GKN rejects takeover:
GKN rejects takeover bid County Press ENGINEERING firm GKN, which employs hundreds of people on the Isle of Wight, has rejected a takeover bid. Manufacturing company Melrose made the…Read more…
Charging up for success
The watershed news came just before Christmas – the number of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the world’s roads has now passed the three million mark. The global growth rate now…Read more…
Carillion’s collapse is terrible for staff and the taxpayer, says UNISON
The government needs to safeguard services and protect staff
The article Carillion’s collapse is terrible for staff and the taxpayer, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Proposed pension changes will hit lowest paid university staff
In recent years they’ve seen the value of their pay fall, now the university wants to cut their income in retirement too
The article Proposed pension changes will hit lowest paid university staff…Read more…
Why investment in public services, skills and working conditions can restore public trust in immigration system
The Home Affairs select committee has released a report today with some good proposals for building a national consensus on immigration.Read more…