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“Never Commit, Excuse or Remain Silent About Male Violence”

Nov 30, 2018By John's Labour blog

“Newham residents are being urged to wear orange and make a pledge to stand up to violence against women and girls as part of the UN’S 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign against domestic violence.​

Newham Council is supporting the campaign…Read more…

Nov 30, 2018John's Labour blog

‘Misery and suffering’

Nov 30, 2018By UNITElive

The government’s savage Universal Credit (UC) has been slammed in the papers since it began in 2013, hit by years of set-backs and left many destitute and relying on food banks.   The hugely…Read more…

Nov 30, 2018UNITElive

Cammell Laird strike extended

Nov 30, 2018By UNITElive

Unite accused Cammell Laird bosses of deliberately seeking confrontation today (Friday November 30) after they refused the union’s offer to suspend industrial action in return for a pause to plans to…Read more…

Nov 30, 2018UNITElive

‘Ploughing on regardless’

Nov 30, 2018By UNITElive

Unite Community is holding more than 90 events across the country tomorrow (December 1) as part of a national day of action against Universal Credit.   In Northern Ireland the protests kicked…Read more…

Nov 30, 2018UNITElive

Which unions are the most influential on Twitter in 2018?

Nov 30, 2018By infobo

Every November, I compile metrics to see which union are the most influential on Twitter. This is the seventh year I’ve been doing this analysis, and previous results can be found on this…Read more…

Nov 30, 2018infobo

Remember, remember, glorious Grovember

Nov 30, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

Oscar the dog was nominated as our Grovember mascot as we grew stronger together, But this month showed, yet again, what our incredible members achieve every day

The article Remember, remember,…Read more…

Nov 30, 2018Dave Prentis blog

Government cladding ban ignores most workplaces

Nov 30, 2018By TUC blogs

It makes no sense that developers will still be able to build office blocks, stadiums, concert halls and private schools with combustible claddingRead more…

Nov 30, 2018TUC blogs

Sports Direct – Mike Ashley’s declining popularity

Nov 29, 2018By Labour And Capital

Perhaps others spotted this at the time, but I just realised that Mike Ashley saw a very sizeable vote against his re-election at the most recent Sports Direct AGM.

On the headline vote he walked it with a vote against of just under 10%, or 44m shares…Read more…

Nov 29, 2018Labour And Capital

UNISON Welfare Trustee Board and UNISON Staff Pension Trustee Board meetings

Nov 29, 2018By John's Labour blog

I am back home after a couple of busy days in my role as a UNISON National Executive Committee (NEC) appointed Trustee. 
On Tuesday I travelled up to Grantham in Lincolnshire to a meeting of the UNISON Welfare Trustee Board. This board is a mix of…Read more…

Nov 29, 2018John's Labour blog

Radicalising Labour’s housing policy

Nov 29, 2018By Martin Wicks

This is an article published in Labour Briefing The contradiction between Labour’s official housing policies and the more radical aspirations … MoreRead more…

Nov 29, 2018Martin Wicks

Blog: Decent quality care is something which benefits the whole community

Nov 29, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

Care workers provide an exceptional service, so they deserve to be treated with respect. Today’s signing – and every council who signs up to the charter – helps ensure more care workers benefit. And…Read more…

Nov 29, 2018Dave Prentis blog

World’s oldest rebel

Nov 29, 2018By UNITElive

Unite has paid tribute to legendary anti-austerity activist, Second World War veteran and the “world’s oldest rebel” Harry Leslie Smith, who died yesterday (November 28) aged 95.

The post World’s…Read more…

Nov 29, 2018UNITElive

Grimethorpe dinner ladies save their jobs

Nov 29, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

Members return to work as redundancy plans dropped after 36 days of strike action

The article Grimethorpe dinner ladies save their jobs first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Nov 29, 2018Dave Prentis blog

Blog: Our union stands against cruel and callous actions of the Israeli government

Nov 29, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

I’m proud that UNISON is campaigning against the mistreatment of Palestinian child prisoners. I hope you will stand with us as we demand that the UK government speak out and take action to end this…Read more…

Nov 29, 2018Dave Prentis blog

Residents stories exploring the impact of the housing crisis in Newham

Nov 28, 2018By John's Labour blog

Nov 28, 2018John's Labour blog

Blog: Universal credit has been a disaster for the poor and vulnerable – it must be halted

Nov 28, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

It’s difficult to see how Universal Credit can deliver anything but misery. It’s difficult to see how any government – even this one – can justify ploughing on regardless in the face of such…Read more…

Nov 28, 2018Dave Prentis blog

Unison Branch AGMs February 2019

Nov 28, 2018By City of Stoke on Trent UNISON

The branch has organised two AGMS as follows: Tuesday 12 February 2019 at 12.30 pm, Tolkien Room, City Central Library, Hanley.  Buffet at 12 midday – must be pre-ordered by Friday 1 February 2019. Wednesday 20 February 2019 at 12.30 … Cont…Read more…

Nov 28, 2018City of Stoke on Trent UNISON

My NEC Report to UNISON Community Service Group Executive (SGE) 28 November 2018

Nov 28, 2018By John's Labour blog

Dear SGE Members

Further to my last NEC report to SGE on 3 October 2018. Apologies for the lateness of this report and that I will only be able to stay for a short while at this meeting since I will have to travel to Birmingham to attend another UNISO…Read more…

Nov 28, 2018John's Labour blog

Grovember: 7 Reasons to Join UNISON

Nov 27, 2018By John's Labour blog

7 reasons to join UNISONEach of our 1.3 million members has their own reasons for joining UNISON.But every one receives our help and support.Legal HelpFor you at work and your family at homeFinancial AssistanceAnd debt advice in times of needCompensati…Read more…

Nov 27, 2018John's Labour blog

Hackney housing victory

Nov 27, 2018By UNITElive

Planned strike action at a London housing association has been called off after the association’s management agreed to honour a pay deal they had previously failed to implement.

The post Hackney…Read more…

Nov 27, 2018UNITElive
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