Childcare will play an absolutely vital role in any post-pandemic economic recovery, but this recovery is at risk as one in four nurseries may struggle to reopen. Mums across the UK — who…Read more…
BA parent IAG pleads poverty while set on Air Europa
As we have previously reported on UNITElive, British Airways is set on its ‘fire and hire’ policy, by sacking 12,000 of its 42,000-strong workforce, and re-employing the remaining 30,000 staff on…Read more…
Don’t let 2020’s aviation industry become the new 1980s’ coal
A new report out today (June 11) on the UK’s aviation industry is saying as many as 124,000 jobs in the industry and its supply chain are at risk and could vanish in just three months as a result of…Read more…
UK economy ‘among hardest hit’ globally
The UK is likely to suffer a bigger economic hit from the coronavirus crisis than any other nation in the developed world, according to a new report. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and…Read more…
Shock jobs announcement leaves British Gas workforce reeling, says UNISON
Shedding jobs not the answer to energy challenges
The article Shock jobs announcement leaves British Gas workforce reeling, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘Every workplace should be carer-friendly – it doesn’t cost a thing’
Yesterday for Carers’ Week this week, UniteLIVE explored the main issues unpaid carers face, especially now in lockdown amid the pandemic. Today, in part two of our story, we find out how…Read more…
Thanking the Newham Housing Heroes
Yesterday I took part in two Skype meetings with Newham Council Housing Services staff.
There were altogether 230 participants which is nearly half of all our housing staff, not bad considering we run a 24/7 service and many of our front line workers …Read more…
UNISON General Secretary Election 2020
Yesterday I looked in on an online meeting of my UNISON Branch (quite appropriately as I am a retired member) and heard Assistant General Secretary Roger McKenzie speaking passionately and persuasively about Black as the colour of politics rather than …Read more…
Unite video demolishes BA’s ‘fire & rehire’ claims
A Unite video explaining BA’s finances ‘demolishes’ the airline’s claim that it must fire its workforce and rehire those that survive on inferior contracts. The in-depth analysis of British…Read more…
Unite video demolishes BA’s ‘fire & rehire’ claims
A Unite video explaining BA’s finances ‘demolishes’ the airline’s claim that it must fire its workforce and rehire those that survive on inferior contracts: The in-depth analysis of British…Read more…
‘Together we can do everything’
One June 15 it will be 30 years since the first celebration of International Justice Day for Cleaners and Security workers. Ahead of the day, Unite speaks to Unite member and cleaner Adriana Barragan…Read more…
Caring behind closed doors
This week is Carers’ Week, and the theme is ‘Making caring visible’ . In part one of our two-part story on unpaid carers, UniteLIVE highlights the issues they face in and out of the…Read more…
Greater clarity needed from PM on plans to scrap immigration health surcharge
Government must remove charge for all healthcare settings
The article Greater clarity needed from PM on plans to scrap immigration health surcharge first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Labour Members – Speak Out to Stop Annexation
With the new Government in Israel threatening further annexation of occupied Palestinian land, now is the time for Labour members to speak up and support the global call from Palestine for “effective…Read more…
Step up, stand up and speak out against racism
The murder of George Floyd and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities has focused attention on inequality and racism. UNISON head of equality Gloria Mills looks at the union’s…Read more…
Our vision for a green recovery after coronavirus
Building the recovery from Coronavirus is a once in a generation challenge. But it is also an opportunity that must be seized.
The legacy of subjugation corrupts American society – and shows us why we need to put out own house in order too
My Newham Council Cabinet colleagues telling it as it is. “As night turns to day, another black man is killed by the police in the United States of America – and his death is ‘televised’.
The response from the Minneapolis Democratic Mayor, Jacob F…Read more…
‘Bad faith’ job cuts prompts strike call
The directors of Drax power station in north Yorkshire, part of the Drax Group, have been accused of ‘bad faith’ over 230 proposed redundancies when a pay deal last year pledged there would be no…Read more…
Follow France’s investment lead call
Unite, which represents workers throughout aerospace and aviation, today (June 9) called on the UK government to follow the lead of France – and provide specific support to these sectors, both…Read more…
English schools pause ‘the right thing to do’, says UNISON
Slowing down the reopening will allow proper planning
The article English schools pause ‘the right thing to do’, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…