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‘The doctor won’t see you’ – as rural surgeries close

Jun 26, 2019By UNITElive

The picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey was up against a problem faced by many rural and coastal areas – it desperately needed a GP.   When their local family doctor Dr Katherine…Read more…

Jun 26, 2019UNITElive

‘Challenging times – nothing will divide us’

Jun 26, 2019By UNITElive

I will take the opportunity of having our key activists from across the union, here in one place, to make a couple of points.   The first is that we are facing challenging times.  Brexit is one…Read more…

Jun 26, 2019UNITElive

Another university signs up to living wage

Jun 26, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

South Wales accreditation means all workers on campus, including those employed by contractors, will earn at least £9 an hour

The article Another university signs up to living wage first appeared on…Read more…

Jun 26, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Legal assistance ‘lifeline’

Jun 26, 2019By UNITElive

A former Unite member has praised the union for offering a “lifeline” of vital legal assistance after he was made ill from being exposed to diesel fumes at work.   The assistance was part of…Read more…

Jun 26, 2019UNITElive

Inspiring the next generation of allied health professions

Jun 26, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

The Wow Show – showcasing AHP careers to young people

The article Inspiring the next generation of allied health professions first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Jun 26, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Boris Johnson in Swedish…

Jun 25, 2019By John's Labour blog

Love it.
Hat tip @davelee1968 and @mwarne. 
Apologies to my Swedish relatives for the abuse of their language but I hope they will understand Read more…

Jun 25, 2019John's Labour blog

‘Short-sighted’

Jun 25, 2019By UNITElive

The announcement of 170 job losses at De La Rue’s plant in Gateshead today (June 25) is being blamed on last year’s decision by the government to give the post-Brexit passport printing contract to a…Read more…

Jun 25, 2019UNITElive

‘End of an era’

Jun 25, 2019By UNITElive

Burton-on-Trent in Staffordshire was dealt a “crushing blow” after it was announced that the Kerry Foods factory would be shutting down with the loss of 900 jobs.   Kerry Foods, which is the…Read more…

Jun 25, 2019UNITElive

‘A powerful voice’

Jun 25, 2019By UNITElive

The National Union of British Sign Language Interpreters (NUBSLI) celebrates its fifth anniversary today (June 25) amid renewed warnings that government cost cutting and the unethical behaviour of…Read more…

Jun 25, 2019UNITElive

End ‘free labour’ call

Jun 25, 2019By UNITElive

Unite has called for an end to a loophole that enables employers, mostly in hospitality, to exploit mainly young people on unpaid trial shifts.   Media outlets highlighted the issue at the…Read more…

Jun 25, 2019UNITElive

‘People feel insecure’

Jun 25, 2019By UNITElive

Social justice will do more to improve people’s mental health than medication and therapy, the UN’s chief health envoy has said.   Dr Dainius Pūras, the UN’s special rapporteur on health, spoke…Read more…

Jun 25, 2019UNITElive

How green is your workplace? It's time we all found out

Jun 25, 2019By TUC blogs

Meeting the challenge of the climate emergency means taking action to reduce our carbon footprint at work.Read more…

Jun 25, 2019TUC blogs

Saints Drive walkabout

Jun 24, 2019By John's Labour blog

Picture college from a recent Saturday morning walkabout in the small, low rise Newham Council estate in Manor Park called Saints Drive. I met local residents, ward Councillors(Cllr Daward and Cllr Patel) and the new (and very pro active) LBN Hous…Read more…

Jun 24, 2019John's Labour blog

Blog: Reinvigorated for the year ahead

Jun 24, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

Our National Delegate Conference (NDC) which took place last week in Liverpool showcased so much of what makes our union great. We discussed some of the biggest issues facing our country, our public…Read more…

Jun 24, 2019Dave Prentis blog

‘Heavy-handed’ bosses at Dettol plant slammed

Jun 24, 2019By UNITElive

Heavy-handed bosses at Derby’s Reckitt Benckiser plant are blamed for triggering a strike ballot by about 160 workers angry at being asked to work for up to an extra four weeks a year.   Unite…Read more…

Jun 24, 2019UNITElive

Mark of respect

Jun 24, 2019By UNITElive

About 900 bus drivers in South Yorkshire have postponed their strike over pay on Saturday (June 29) as a mark of respect for veterans wishing to attend events on Armed Forces Day, Unite said today…Read more…

Jun 24, 2019UNITElive

Fighting sexual harassment and standing up for disabled workers

Jun 24, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

The final debates at national conference witnessed passionate debates on sexual harassment in the workplace and raising the profile of disabled members

The article Fighting sexual harassment and…Read more…

Jun 24, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Conference agrees to fight changes to the LGPS

Jun 24, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

Delegates denounce the cynical attack on public service workers’ pensions and warn that other sectors are at risk

The article Conference agrees to fight changes to the LGPS first appeared on the…Read more…

Jun 24, 2019Dave Prentis blog

UNISON NDC19 Collage

Jun 23, 2019By John's Labour blog

Jun 23, 2019John's Labour blog

You cannot escape UNISON good stuff!

Jun 22, 2019By John's Labour blog

After 4 days of full on #undc19 unison conference, I stop off on way home to #Smoke at #CannockChase #AONB to walk in countryside and enjoy some non union R&R, but what is the 1st thing I come across on a bench!

Well done to the Staffordshire bra…Read more…

Jun 22, 2019John's Labour blog
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