Responding to today’s (October 29) budget delivered by the chancellor Philip Hammond, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said, “Austerity is not over. Despite the chancellor’s desperate efforts at…Read more…
Real alternative
Today’s (October 29) ‘trick or treat’ Autumn Budget has failed to give hope to ordinary people struggling to make ends meet in an economy dominated by low wages and insecure work. Against this…Read more…
‘Wee problem’
Global logistics giant UPS could face industrial action in the new year in the escalating row over denying their drivers night-time toilet facilities at its own depots. Unite the union said…Read more…
‘Save this historic shipyard’
A petition signed by more than 8,000 people calling on the government to secure future shipbuilding work at the threatened Appledore shipyard will be handed in at the House of Commons tomorrow…Read more…
Higher education ballot result
Members vote for action – but turnout fails to meet Trade Union Act threshold
The article Higher education ballot result first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Easy Joiner: coming soon to a region near you
A couple of onscreen taps, get your potential recruit to fill in their name and email and just like that, you’ve recruited a new member
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Conference debates access to voting, hate crime and BSL
Delegates discuss a range of issues that affect the lives of disabled people, in and out of the workplace
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Key council services need funding, Chancellor told
115 MPs sign UNISON letter to Philip Hammond
The article Key council services need funding, Chancellor told first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Disabled members speak out over lack of proper disability leave
Disabled activists employers often don’t understand the issue and can ‘punish’ disabled workers.
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Widening disability pay gap shows the struggle for equality is far from over
Assistant general secretary addresses disabled members’ conference
The article Widening disability pay gap shows the struggle for equality is far from over first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Five reasons why austerity is going nowhere
Last week we set five tests for the government to prove that austerity was “over”. Today’s Budget failed them all.Read more…
Coombe Hill & Chequers Walk 2018 (& 2004)
Off message: Gill and I went for this fantastic 8 mile autumnal walk last Sunday in the Chilterns. The weather was incredibly warm and sunny for the time of year. Many trees were still remarkably green which I put down to the unusual hot summer we have…Read more…
Delegates voice the need for mental health first aiders
Disabled members speak out about the importance of mental health care and the role that mental health first aid can play
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MP says we need to change how disability is reported
Emma Lewell-Buck highlights ‘cruelty’ of government policies toward disabled people
The article MP says we need to change how disability is reported first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Conference hears how disabled workers face absence problems
Workers are often punished for disability-related absences, with more discretion needed from employers and managers
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President hails ‘inspirational’ disabled members
Gordon McKay also urges members to use ‘Grovember’ to continue to make the union stronger
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UNISON endorsement for Emma Whysall as Labour Candidate for Chipping Barnet: “Let’s get the job done”
“I’m at least the fourth generation of my family to be a Trade Unionist – back to the blacklisted docker and the miner on strike for the minimum wage in 1912.
Trade Unions are the core of the Labour Movement. I am so humbled by @unisontweets endorseme…Read more…
What comes next?
I think that the outlines of a future corporate governance model for the UK are increasingly clear. Whilst I’m a long-term, strong proponent of such a change, I think the range of voices in favour is a good indication that it is likely. In very broad t…Read more…
Spare a thought for the millions of night workers who won't get a lie-in when the clocks go back
We all depend on Britain’s night workforce, so let’s ensure they have good rights and protections at workRead more…
Newham Dockside Dusk
Off message. There has been some spectacular dawns and sunsets this month. This is view from the Cabinet workstations on the 4th floor, Newham Council Dockside, E16 on 6.12pm, October 5 (Google stylised photo but it was stunning at the time) Read more…