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TUC Employment Rights After Coronavirus

May 2, 2020By Power In A Union

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the underlying weakness of the UK’s employment laws and we can expect there will be demands from employers for ‘more flexibility’ or attempts to weaken the…Read more…

May 2, 2020Power In A Union

Newham Mayor update on Covid-19 to Labour members

May 2, 2020By John's Labour blog

Covid-19 impacts Newham more, 214 confirmed deaths & why community testing and contact tracing is keySo now we have the evidence, which I reported three weeks ago and since: ethnic minorities and those living in the most deprived neighbourhoods…Read more…

May 2, 2020John's Labour blog

Wearing Red for Key Workers on May Day

May 1, 2020By John's Labour blog

This afternoon I took part in a Zoom meeting with the Newham Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz, our TUC regional secretary, Sam Gurney and Newham Council shop stewards from UNISON, Unite and GMB.

We were all wearing red to mark “May Day” and we wanted to show sol…Read more…

May 1, 2020John's Labour blog

‘We will not forget their sacrifice’

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

Workers Uniting, the transnational union representing over 3m workers across the UK, Ireland, United States, Canada and Mexico, pays tribute and stands in solidarity on this International Workers Day…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

‘The British people will be astounded’

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

Last night, (April 30) Unite GS Len McCluskey in an interview on BBC News at Ten told the British people that they “would be astounded” by the way British Airways is treating its loyal staff. 

The…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

‘Smash and grab opportunism’

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

British Airways accused of ‘two-faced approach’ as parent company accepts one billion Spanish bailout

The post ‘Smash and grab opportunism’ appeared first on UNITElive.org.Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

‘I survived Covid-19’

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

Unite London and Eastern region education officer Danny Freeman on how he survived the coronavirus – thanks to the truly heroic efforts of NHS staff 

The post ‘I survived Covid-19’…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

COVID-19: Black and female workers – more impacted than the rest

May 1, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

Inequalities emerging through the pandemic are chilling evidence to support UNISON’s demands on workplace rights and decent public services.  We need them now

The article COVID-19: Black and female…Read more…

May 1, 2020Dave Prentis blog

Suspend London Dial-a-Ride service call after driver dies

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

Following the tragic death of Unite member Patrick David last weekend from Covid-19, Unite is demanding that Transport for London’s Dial-a-Ride service, for which Mr David worked, be temporarily…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

“You are doing so much to protect us, we have to protect you”: a Mayday message from Dave Prentis

May 1, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you are doing”

The article “You are doing so much to protect us, we have to protect you”: a Mayday message from Dave Prentis…Read more…

May 1, 2020Dave Prentis blog

‘Another premature announcement’  

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

“The statement by Ryanair, which follows hot on the heels of the British Airways announcement, further underlines why it is absolutely imperative that the UK works with all relevant stakeholders to…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

Heroes of the year – Nissan workers making life-saving PPE

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

Our Nissan members are working with management on a Unite-inspired initiative to make life-saving PPE

The post Heroes of the year – Nissan workers making life-saving PPE appeared first on…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

‘Austerity linked to govt’s Covid19 response failures’

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

Former Unite regional secretary and Birkenhead MP Mick Whitley says Tory cuts shouldn’t be forgotten this May Day

The post ‘Austerity linked to govt’s Covid19 response failures’…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

Heroes and zeroes

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

Every week, UniteLIVE has been highlighting all the heroes and ‘zeroes’ of the coronavirus crisis. This week’s heroes are especially poignant after Unite marked International Workers’ Memorial Day on…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

Celebrating strong trade unions

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

The “new normal” must mean the labour movement keeps our seat at the table with a real plan for changing our economy for the good and for a long-term New Deal for Workers — the campaign we launched…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

‘May Day is our day’

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

May Day is our day. We may not be on the streets but we are not silent. Listen closely. That sound you hear, that’s Britain’s working people – stirring, determined and coming for justice.

The post…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive

Ramadan 2020

May 1, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

As the first week of Ramadan fasting comes to a close, UNISON has been working across regions to ensure Muslims members are supported during this important month

The article Ramadan 2020 first…Read more…

May 1, 2020Dave Prentis blog

UNISON welcomes move to pause VAT on PPE

May 1, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

Union had urged the government to cut VAT weeks ago, as care homes struggle to fund and access protective equipment for staff

The article UNISON welcomes move to pause VAT on PPE first appeared on…Read more…

May 1, 2020Dave Prentis blog

‘Best serving our nation at this time’

May 1, 2020By UNITElive

But while we may not be marching, your contribution to the nation’s well-being has never been more evident. It is workers like you who are best serving our nation at this time. For your sacrifices…Read more…

May 1, 2020UNITElive
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