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‘Damning report’

Dec 3, 2019By UNITElive

A ‘damning’ report on controversial employer social enterprise leisure services’ giant Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), which has contracts with councils in London and Belfast, is published today…Read more…

Dec 3, 2019UNITElive

‘Left with no choice’

Dec 3, 2019By UNITElive

Argos customers are facing Christmas misery after UPS staff in Barton, Staffordshire, were forced into strike action over a ten month long pay dispute, Unite said today (December 3).   Shunter…Read more…

Dec 3, 2019UNITElive

Shoulder to shoulder

Dec 3, 2019By UNITElive

Students and staff have banded together in a solid display of solidarity at a demo which highlighted two separate disputes at the University of Liverpool today (December 3). Both Unite members, who…Read more…

Dec 3, 2019UNITElive

Trade unionists on trial in Turkey

Dec 3, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

Arzu Çerkezoğlu is just one of many trade union leaders facing trial in Turkey for speaking out and defending workers’ rights – UNISON is standing alongside her

The article Trade unionists on trial…Read more…

Dec 3, 2019Dave Prentis blog

In the fight of our lives

Dec 3, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

General secretary Dave Prentis has a message for UNISON members and their families, explaining why he will be voting for Labour on 12 December

The article In the fight of our lives first appeared on…Read more…

Dec 3, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Knock knocking on voters’ doors

Dec 3, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

The election is everywhere and many UNISON members and activists, along with other Labour supporters, are out canvassing for Labour on the doorstep – here are some tips from experienced doorstepper…Read more…

Dec 3, 2019Dave Prentis blog

A Healthy School Street for West Ham Church Primary School

Dec 2, 2019By John's Labour blog

This morning my West Ham Ward Councillor colleagues, Charlene McLean and John Whitworth went with local residents to support Newham Council Highway officers and school staff implementing the Healthy School Street programme for West Ham Church Primary S…Read more…

Dec 2, 2019John's Labour blog

Hold all bosses to account that exploit low-paid staff, says UNISON

Dec 2, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

Employees across the UK are struggling to live on poverty wages

The article Hold all bosses to account that exploit low-paid staff, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Dec 2, 2019Dave Prentis blog

NHS staff shortages increase

Dec 2, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

‘Ongoing understaffing means we are more dependent than ever on the goodwill of health workers’

The article NHS staff shortages increase first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Dec 2, 2019Dave Prentis blog

‘Pushed over the edge’

Dec 2, 2019By UNITElive

Wigan council fleet mechanics, who have reluctantly accepted rota changes to reduce overtime that will leave some up to £400 a month worse off, are being balloted for strike action after being told…Read more…

Dec 2, 2019UNITElive

‘Very poor record’

Dec 2, 2019By UNITElive

Workers, who operate the Woolwich Ferry used by an estimated 2.6 million passengers a year, will stage a 24 hour strike on Thursday, December 19 in a pay dispute.   The 56 workers, who are…Read more…

Dec 2, 2019UNITElive

‘On passengers’ side’

Dec 2, 2019By UNITElive

Commuters will see regulated rail fares fall by a third under a future Labour government, as the party announced its latest pledge to cut the cost of transport.   The 33 per cent cut from…Read more…

Dec 2, 2019UNITElive

There For You Winter Fuel Grant 2019-2020

Dec 2, 2019By City of Stoke on Trent UNISON

There For You have now launched their Winter fuel Grant Scheme for 2019-2020. If your net income is £18,000 or less you may be eligible to receive a one off grant of £40 subject to means testing criteria and fund … Continue reading →Read more…

Dec 2, 2019City of Stoke on Trent UNISON

Chipping Barnet is dead heat between Labour & Tories

Dec 1, 2019By John's Labour blog

This afternoon I went to support Labour Candidate, Emma Whysall, in the most narrow Tory held marginal in London, Chipping Barnet. Emma lost by only 353 votes in 2017 to hard line Tory Minister, Theresa Villiers.

Fellow West Hammer, John Morris w…Read more…

Dec 1, 2019John's Labour blog

Npower shows why we can’t rely on the private sector

Dec 1, 2019By TUC blogs

Today’s announcement shows, yet again why we need public ownership in the energy sector.Read more…

Dec 1, 2019TUC blogs

South Yorkshire flooding and climate emergency

Dec 1, 2019By TUC blogs

It’s been just three weeks since the flooding in South Yorkshire that has left working class communities destitute. Yet government’s response of a measly £500 to cover the cost of damages and…Read more…

Dec 1, 2019TUC blogs

The most important election in a generation for working families in the North East

Dec 1, 2019By TUC blogs

After a decade of Conservative cuts, the North East needs change. Let’s use our votes to fix Britain and make politicians put working families first.Read more…

Dec 1, 2019TUC blogs

Focusing on the climate emergency

Dec 1, 2019By Dave Watson

I see in The Herald that ScottishPower chief executive Keith Anderson said Labour promises to take back control of Britain’s energy network meant “losing focus” on the issue of tackling the climate…Read more…

Dec 1, 2019Dave Watson
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