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North West hospital strikes end as UNISON reaches settlement

Dec 20, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Dec 20, 2019Dave Prentis blog

‘Vital support’

Dec 20, 2019By UNITElive

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…

Dec 20, 2019UNITElive

“Newham has the highest rate of homelessness in the country, report reveals, as council ramps up support”

Dec 19, 2019By John's Labour blog

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…

Dec 19, 2019John's Labour blog

‘Carillion’s toxic legacy’

Dec 19, 2019By UNITElive

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.

The post ‘Carillion’s toxic legacy’…Read more…

Dec 19, 2019UNITElive

Don’t be fooled by the Conservatives’ festive promises for the NHS

Dec 19, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Dec 19, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Blog: In the battles ahead, we will not let you down

Dec 19, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Dec 19, 2019Dave Prentis blog

A strong union is our best defence

Dec 19, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Dec 19, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Taking on loneliness

Dec 19, 2019By UNITElive

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…

Dec 19, 2019UNITElive

International Migrants Day: We all stand together

Dec 18, 2019By John's Labour blog

“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…

Dec 18, 2019John's Labour blog

Reinstate NHS bursary call

Dec 18, 2019By UNITElive

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.

The post Reinstate…Read more…

Dec 18, 2019UNITElive

Grant reversal not enough on its own to boost student nursing numbers

Dec 18, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Dec 18, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Northern Ireland NHS strike

Dec 18, 2019By UNITElive

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.

The post Northern…Read more…

Dec 18, 2019UNITElive

Financial and workforce challenges for social care in Scotland

Dec 18, 2019By Dave Watson

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…

Dec 18, 2019Dave Watson

Sanders, Corbyn and Anti-Semitism

Dec 18, 2019By Eric Lee

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…

Dec 18, 2019Eric Lee

‘When’

Dec 18, 2019By UNITElive

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…

Dec 18, 2019UNITElive

Visit to ThamesReach Martha Jones House

Dec 17, 2019By John's Labour blog

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…

Dec 17, 2019John's Labour blog

HS2 ‘Scrooge’ protest

Dec 17, 2019By UNITElive

Costain/Skanska labelled Scrooge employers as ‘Turkey truce’ offer given ‘the bird’ at fresh HS2 protest

The post HS2 ‘Scrooge’ protest appeared first on UNITElive.org.Read more…

Dec 17, 2019UNITElive

Register increase good news, but hard line on immigration could damage numbers

Dec 17, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Dec 17, 2019Dave Prentis blog

All pulling together

Dec 17, 2019By UNITElive

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…

Dec 17, 2019UNITElive

Newham Planning Committee approves 3 new developments at 100% social rents; rough sleeping assessment centre & new emergency family accommodation

Dec 16, 2019By John's Labour blog

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…

Dec 16, 2019John's Labour blog
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