Major demonstrations are being organised in Cardiff, Glasgow and London
The article Stand up to racism and fascism on 16 March first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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Major demonstrations are being organised in Cardiff, Glasgow and London
The article Stand up to racism and fascism on 16 March first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
This was my speech to UNISON Community Conference yesterday on Motion 10.
“John Gray, speaking on behalf of the Service Group Executive in favour of motion 10 as amended.
Conference,
This is all disturbing and challenging but negative changes in e…Read more…
‘The only people who will deliver for social care workers are this union,’ conference delegates hear
The article It’s time to end poverty wages and exploitative practices first appeared on the…Read more…
UNISON Community Conference showing solidarity with AFG care workers taking industrial action this weekend. Including strong support from UNISON Assistant General Secretary, Christina McAnea and Shadow Minister, Rebecca Long-BaileyRead more…
‘No worker should be hiding their mental health status because of stigma or from fear the employer would not support them’
The article Community members call for good mental health policies first…Read more…
I lived for nearly 18 years on a kibbutz. Amos Oz, who passed a way a few weeks ago, also lived for a number of years on a kibbutz. This collection of stories takes place…Read more…
UNISON community conference and seminar sends message of support to Alternative Futures members striking this weekend
The article Solidarity from Southport for striking care workers first appeared…Read more…
Put bluntly, the rail franchise system cannot continue the way it is today.Read more…
To: Honda president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo Please see this important message and petition from Honda workers in Swindon, whose jobs are at risk. They need your support. Sign the petition here We…Read more…
Day one of our unison conference for members who work for voluntary organisations and housing associations.
First thing was meeting of our Service Community Executive to agree on last minute arrangements, platform speakers and our position on amendmen…Read more…
01 March 2019
By Carolyn Jones, IER Director
Last week, the officers of the Institute of Employment Rights were guest speakers at an international conference of trade unionists, policy makers and…Read more…
The closure of the 164-year-old Appledore shipyard on March 15 is a “national tragedy” and the latest in a “truly shocking” litany of negative business decisions related to the Tory’s handling of…Read more…
Unite has reiterated its call for transport secretary Chris Grayling to resign after it was revealed today (March 1) that the government has had to pay £33m to Eurotunnel after excluding the company…Read more…
01 March 2019
By Carolyn Jones, IER Director
Last week, the officers of the Institute of Employment Rights were guest speakers at an international conference of trade unionists, policy makers and…Read more…
Unite has called on Birmingham city council to respect its own employees and end the bin strike, after the High Court judge rejected the council’s application for an injunction to block the…Read more…
An online petition urging Honda to stay in the UK and rethink plans to close its Swindon factory is being launched today (March 1) as workers crank up their campaign to #SaveHondaSwindon, their union…Read more…
28 February 2019 was national RSI – or repetitive strain injury – awareness day and Unison is taking the opportunity to launch a campaign for better management of all musculoskeletal injuries. The union has conducted research into a random sample ̷…Read more…
February is the month of romance, what with Valentine’s Day and Heart UNISON week – and UNISON members were definitely feeling the love during the last 28 days.
The article We felt the love in…Read more…
NAO report shows failures of privatised probation contracts
The article Fix probation flaws by returning services to public ownership, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…