Members of Unite employed as porters by outsourcing giant ISS UK Ltd at Gatwick airport, are considering industrial action after being told that they would only receive a pay rise if they agree to…Read more…
‘Resounding verdict’
The prospect of a London bus drivers’ strike later this year has moved dramatically closer as bus workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in a consultative ballot. The…Read more…
‘Last resort’ strike action
London’s most prestigious department store Harrods is facing severe disruption later this month, after security guards and CCTV operators, who are members of Unite, announced strike dates in their…Read more…
‘Nothing short of outrageous’
Amid a major restructuring that seen Lloyds Bank slash 11,000 jobs since 2018, a new Unite survey reveals a fearful workforce struggling to make ends meet. Belying the popular notion of ‘fat…Read more…
Branch Resources Review makes progress
The review group, made up of 24 senior UNISON members, met for the third time on 6 February
The article Branch Resources Review makes progress first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Why I am voting for Keir Starmer: Radical & Relevant
Yesterday Keir Starmer narrowly lost out being nominated by West Ham Labour Party by 5 votes. There were 110 members present compared to nearly 2000 members in West Ham.
East Ham, Ilford South and even Jeremy Corbyn’s seat in Islington North hav…Read more…
Llyn y Cau, Cader Idris by Kyffin Williams: Chwefror February 2020
Off message. For Christmas I bought a calendar with pictures each month from the Welsh artist, Kyffin Williams. This is for Chwefror (February). Cader Idris translated into English means “The Giants Armchair”.
In 2013 I walked around Cader Idris …Read more…
Vote Carol Sewell for a strong voice on Labour’s NEC: Labour NEC BAME Rep
There is currently a mass of Labour Party elections and nominations. My UNISON NEC colleague (and friend) Carol Sewell is standing for the NEC BAME vacancy.
I know her as a softly spoken but strong willed trade union organiser and leader who is passio…Read more…
Ricky Tomlinson slams ‘Boris the buffoon’ as he backs Keir Starmer for Labour leader
“Scouse legend Ricky Tomlinson has slammed ‘Boris the buffoon’ as he throws his weight behind Sir Keir Starmer in the Labour leadership battle.The Royle Family star has endorsed the Shadow Brexit Secretary as he bids to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour …Read more…
Ryanair pay victory
Unite has secured an inflation busting pay deal for Ryanair cabin crew. Senior cabin crew who are employed directly by Ryanair will see their pay rise dramatically, customer service…Read more…
‘Dangerous and grossly offensive’
A supposed shelter made of two wheelie bins designed by a multimillionaire to help rough sleepers is ‘dangerous and grossly offensive’, Unite said today (February 6). Businessman Peter Dawe…Read more…
The right to a decent and secure home
We’re calling on the government to commit to eight key policy measures that will ensure everyone has access to a safe, decent and affordable home where they can plan their lives and thrive.
The…Read more…
‘Dismal decline’
Over 2,000 manufacturing job losses impacting Unite members have been announced in January, with the total number of redundancies in the sector likely to be much higher. Analysis from Unite,…Read more…
UNISON calls for safe, decent and affordable homes for all
Union demands a housing policy that works for working people as it publishes a manifesto for a new decade
The article UNISON calls for safe, decent and affordable homes for all first appeared on the…Read more…
Murad for the London Assembly
(Murad is a former member of my branch and being supported by Greater London UNISON Labour Link)
“Boris Johnson ‘s government is pursuing a divisive and reactionary agenda across the board.
We must stand shoulder to shoulder with all those communit…Read more…
‘Toxic fog’
Leeds’ rail depot cancers and ‘toxic fog’ footage highlight dangers of diesel emissions.
The post ‘Toxic fog’ appeared first on UNITElive.org.Read more…
Unions reject ‘disappointing’ council pay offer
Initial 2% offer from employers falls far short
The article Unions reject ‘disappointing’ council pay offer first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Sanders and the unions
This article appears in the current issue of Solidarity. Bernie Sanders has introduced a new phrase into American politics: “working class.” For decades, hardly anyone has used those two words…Read more…
The best man for the job?
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The government should reject Trump’s dangerous plan for Israel/Palestine
Donald Trump’s plans seeks to entrench a permanent occupation and destroy any hopes of a viable independent Palestinian state of any kind. UNISON stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people in…Read more…