Services to families and children in Somerset will be hit if the Tory-controlled county council takes these activities back in-house and then imposes cuts to a vibrant service, Unite has warned….Read more…
Why workers need a strong union
I spoke today at the plenary session of Unite’s national equality conference. It brought together delegates from each of the union’s equality conferences taking place this week in Blackpool – women,…Read more…
Blog: Standing up for working people includes standing up for mental health
All too often, Mental Health does not receive the attention or the support, that other health problems do. Our union has a proud history of fighting for greater funding for mental health support, but…Read more…
Health & Safety Spot Light – Stress At Work
Strain on employees at work is seen to be a major cause of Mental Health issues, a government-commissioned report shows that mental health is costing the UK economy almost £100 Billion a year and figures show that around 300,000 people … Continue…Read more…
LGBT History Month helps us challenge prejudice
There are plenty of resources available for activists to use during LGBT History Month
The article LGBT History Month helps us challenge prejudice first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Day 3 of Newham Mayoral Trigger fiasco – Plaistow North & South Massive Vote for Open Selection
There was a BBC news crew outside the selection meetings last night I understand. So 18 “NO” for an open selection and 1 “YES” in Plaistow North. Then 19 “NO” to open selection and another 1 “YES” in Plaistow South.
The massacre continues …Read more…