New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic
The article There for You launches COVID-19 response fund first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Needless care home deaths can be prevented if staff get safety kit, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says it’s not too late to save lives
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Volunteers help tackle the NHS equipment crisis
Former UNISON staffer Wavenie Jones has joined those who are turning their hands to producing scrubs for their local hospitals
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UNISON urges government to support universities properly
Support package announced yesterday by government doesn’t offer any new funds
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“A legendary social worker (and Labour movement activist) has retired” Dave Draycott
I have just congratulated on Facebook, Dave Draycott, a former Newham Council social worker and Leeds Labour movement activist (legend) on his retirement.
Dave has been a social worker for 44 years and a very active trade unionist, who also served as …Read more…
Bus services must be safe call
In particular, Unite is most concerned that as passenger numbers increase, buses that have been out of service since the beginning of the lockdown will be brought back in to use.
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‘We are worth more’
Today (Monday May 4) Unite has launched a social media campaign with a powerful video highlighting just how vital our council worker members have been in keeping our communities working during the…Read more…
Police staff unions ask for 6.5% pay rise (England and Wales)
‘Police staff are working above and beyond’ says UNISON as claim is submitted
The article Police staff unions ask for 6.5% pay rise (England and Wales) first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Blog: Worth more than a clap
How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools
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Local government pay – UNISON statement
Union will continue to campaign for more funding for the pay of key workers in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Hold firm plea
Responding to the news that Rolls-Royce is looking to cut ‘up to 8,000’ UK jobs, Unite called for the company today (May 4) to ‘hold firm’ and avoid short-term action which could hamper its emergence…Read more…
Covid-19: Learning from the past for a better future
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Cyfyngiadau symud oherwydd coronafeirws: beth y gall cynrychiolwyr iechyd a diogelwch ei wneud
Mae pandemig Covid-19 wedi gweddnewid arferion gwaith arferol, yn arbennig felly ar gyfer cynrychiolwyr iechyd a diogelwch undebau llafur. P’un ai ydyn nhw’n gweithio o’u cartrefi neu fel gweithwyr…Read more…
Protecting pensions after coronavirus
Unions and pension schemes are being supportive of employers struggling with the pandemic. When the recovery starts that support should be repaid.Read more…
Covid-19: How racism kills
Strategies for dealing with the pandemic did not take account of the economic position of people in BME communities. Tragically, it took the pictures of those that had died to bring this truth into…Read more…
Key law body backs union calls for employment tribunal reforms
Law Commission backed down from proposals that could have frustrated union recognition.Read more…
On May Day, let’s thank our key workers – and win them better pay and security
The workers who’ve kept the country running through the coronavirus crisis are too often underpaid, insecure and ignored. Let’s use this May Day to change that.Read more…
Restoring confidence
Ahead of Unite assistant general secretary Diana Holland’s talks later this week with the department of transport, on Saturday May 2, BBC Radio 4’s Today programme asked her what she thought how…Read more…
Elderly and vulnerable people still at risk from poor advice from some care homes, says UNISON
Clear guidance must be rigorously applied
The article Elderly and vulnerable people still at risk from poor advice from some care homes, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
A Newham Greenways & Waterways Circular Walk
Yesterday Gill and I went on a wonderful 3 mile circular walk in Newham, starting in West Ham Memorial Recreation Park E15 (once the home of West Ham FC). We walked through the Park to join the Greenway footpath (in the footsteps of Gandhi) then turne…Read more…