The NHS is facing “a perfect storm” winter crisis, as ministers’ energies are diverted by Brexit, Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, warned today (Thursday 20 December). Unite, which…Read more…
Introducing Megaphone UK, the TUC’s new online campaign platform
We’re excited to be taking the next step in our work supporting unions’ online campaigns this week. Our 3 year old Going to Work campaign platform is about to transform into Megaphone UK, a…Read more…
Review: Night of Camp David, by Fletcher Knebel
The story about this book goes something like this: Published in 1965 and a best-seller at the time, this was not Fletcher Knebel’s best work. That would be Seven Days in May, a successful…Read more…
Theresa May's post-Brexit immigration plans – a disaster for every worker
The government’s proposed post-Brexit immigration system risks increased exploitation, undercutting and discrimination at workRead more…
Fit for the future: TUC Pension Conference 2019
Why are women left so much worse off than men in old age? Can pension schemes invest in infrastructure in a way that is compatible with trade union values? What will be the big political moments for pensions in the year ahead?These big questions and ma…Read more…
Interserve / Kier Group short selling update
Update on my update: I’m reliably informed that other data sources suggest the actual total short position in Kier Group is more than double that in the FCA list. Interserve 50% higher than the totals on the FCA list.
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Urging councillors to help end violence at work
UNISON has written to every elected councillor in the UK asking them to make the union’s ‘End Violence at Work Charter’ a central part of their commissioning process
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Update on FE pay in Wales
More clarification is needed before the offer can be consulted on, says UNISON
The article Update on FE pay in Wales first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Stop the Brexit clock
Frances O’Grady’s message to the Government – The Brexit deal threatens our jobs and rights at work. It FAILS working people. If the government can’t find an alternative it needs to step…Read more…
“Newham residents raise £1,600 for the Magpie Project”
Hat tip Newham Council Website “Money was raised through a collection at Newham Council’s music extravaganza Under the Stars with many residents providing generous donations. Additional donations were also collected through Newham Council staff partici…Read more…
Construction charter win
A £40m construction project in Plymouth was Monday’s (December 17) venue for the signing of a new charter that will ensure that working conditions and building standards on construction…Read more…
Just transition plan
Four unions with 200,000 members in the energy sector have produced a blueprint so workers and communities can be helped to adapt to the advent of the low carbon economy. Today (December 18),…Read more…
New ISO stress guide is the last thing we need
The International Organization for Standardization’s new draft stress guide gives unions cause for concernRead more…
Record recruitment figures announced at UNISON NEC meeting (and I am standing next year for another term)
I really enjoyed this UNISON NEC meeting and I thought the debates and discussion was mostly excellent. I had to leave slightly early to go to LAPFF Pension conference but was pleased that we managed to grow as an union and that we should have a fairer…Read more…
Energy merger collapse means uncertain future for staff, says UNISON
Commenting on the announcement that the proposed merger between energy firm nPower and SSE is no longer happening, UNISON national energy officer Matt Lay said: “Bringing together the parts of both…Read more…
‘Excellent deal’
Unite has negotiated an inflation busting pay increase for all workers at poultry producer Two Sisters working in its Midlands workplaces. After extensive negotiations an agreement between…Read more…
Gatwick strike off
A 48-hour strike at Gatwick Airport which was scheduled to begin on Friday, December 12, has been called off, after the company involved, Wilson James, offered a vastly improved pay offer. …Read more…
Fat cat execs still raking it in
Over 500 high-ranking executives rake in wages worth more than £1m a year, despite ordinary workers suffering a cost of living crisis. The Labour Research organisation, which carried out the…Read more…
‘Baby steps at best’
Amid weeks dominated by prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit woes, the government today (December 17) unveiled measures it would be taking to improve workers’ rights following its much vaunted…Read more…
Time to make bosses legally responsible for preventing sexual harassment at work
Sexual harassment at work – time to make bosses legally responsibleRead more…