Agreement brings significant pay rise for outsourced health workers
The article North West hospital strikes end as UNISON reaches settlement first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘Vital support’
When people think of trade unionists, they don’t often think of vicars, but Unite is as ever a big and growing tent of workers who – despite holding a diversity of views — are united in their…Read more…
“Newham has the highest rate of homelessness in the country, report reveals, as council ramps up support”
Hat tip Newham Recorder
“Newham has the highest rate of homelessness in the country, a report by housing charity Shelter has revealed.
The council says a shortage of social rented property, high private rents and benefit changes are pushing more…Read more…
‘Carillion’s toxic legacy’
Unite has blamed the government’s failure to tackle ‘Carillion’s toxic legacy’ for further delays to the construction of the new Liverpool Royal Hospital.
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Don’t be fooled by the Conservatives’ festive promises for the NHS
Loosening the stranglehold on funding shouldn’t be mistaken for generosity
The article Don’t be fooled by the Conservatives’ festive promises for the NHS first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Blog: In the battles ahead, we will not let you down
For our public services, for our communities, for our union – last week’s election result was a devastating blow. We now face a Conservative government with a large majority who have shown time and…Read more…
A strong union is our best defence
Final national executive council meeting of the year looks to the future
The article A strong union is our best defence first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Taking on loneliness
While Christmas is often a time of good cheer, for those who have lost loved ones, it’s anything but. A new survey from Age UK found that about 1.5m older people say Christmas is in fact the…Read more…
International Migrants Day: We all stand together
“All migrants are entitled to equal protection of all their human rights. On this International Day, I urge leaders and people everywhere to bring the Global Compact to life, so that migration works for all”.UN Secretary-General António GuterresRead more…
Reinstate NHS bursary call
Unite has welcomed government plans to provide financial assistance to student nurses but said they are not enough to end chronic shortfalls in NHS health professional numbers.
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Grant reversal not enough on its own to boost student nursing numbers
The government must abolish tuition fees
The article Grant reversal not enough on its own to boost student nursing numbers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Northern Ireland NHS strike
Unite health members in Northern Ireland joined thousands of other NHS workers on picket lines across the region today (18 December) in a dispute over pay and patient safety.
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Financial and workforce challenges for social care in Scotland
Two new reports again highlight the problems facing social care in Scotland but offer few indications that a credible solution is on the horizon.
The Accounts Commission annual overview of…Read more…
Sanders, Corbyn and Anti-Semitism
This article appears in the current issue of Solidarity. Click here to download as a PDF. Bernie Sanders has a proud record both of supporting Israel and of being critical of its government. He…Read more…
‘When’
Do you remember when the phone plugged into the wall had its own table in the hall? When the dial had letters as well as numbers? Were you one of those who liked mystery and went ex-directory? …Read more…
Visit to ThamesReach Martha Jones House
This morning I went on a visit to Martha Jones House, which is a 50 bed high needs hostel in Vauxhall, run by Thamesreach, a London based charity helping homeless and vulnerable people. I had been invited with my fellow Deputy Mayor (Tower Hamlets not …Read more…
HS2 ‘Scrooge’ protest
Costain/Skanska labelled Scrooge employers as ‘Turkey truce’ offer given ‘the bird’ at fresh HS2 protest
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Register increase good news, but hard line on immigration could damage numbers
Rise still leaves the NHS short of what’s needed
The article Register increase good news, but hard line on immigration could damage numbers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
All pulling together
Unite Community activists have teamed up with other trade unionists in Doncaster to help flood victims – raising nearly £10,000 – after the government’s indifference response. Secretary of…Read more…
Newham Planning Committee approves 3 new developments at 100% social rents; rough sleeping assessment centre & new emergency family accommodation
This evening I took part in a 3 hour plus Newham Council Local Development Committee (LDC) meeting (small scale planning). There were 20 applications to consider.
There were 3 applications by Newham Council regeneration team for new build developments…Read more…