TIGMOO.co.uk

All the union news that's fit to blog...

  • About
  • Blogroll
  • Get involved
  • Select Page
  • About
  • Blogroll
  • Get involved

‘Difference between heating and eating’

Feb 25, 2021By UNITElive

The pressure on chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend the £20-a-week uplift in Universal Credit (UC) indefinitely in next week’s budget has been reinforced by a new survey from Unite. Unite said the…Read more…

Feb 25, 2021UNITElive

Covid workplace safety in Wales: Enforce the rules and listen to workers

Feb 25, 2021By TUC blogs

Too many employers in Wales have not followed the Welsh Government’s guidance on Covid safe workplaces. New regulations will need to be properly monitored and enforced if they are to be effective -…Read more…

Feb 25, 2021TUC blogs

Young workers are bearing the brunt of the jobs crisis

Feb 25, 2021By TUC blogs

The latest labour market data provides a startling insight into the impact the pandemic is having on young workers.Read more…

Feb 25, 2021TUC blogs

London UNISON Labour Link phone bank with Abena Oppong-Asare MP

Feb 24, 2021By John's Labour blog

 
Photo (hat tip @iamritabegum) from tonight’s Greater London UNISON Labour Link sponsored phone bank for the London Mayor and Assembly elections. I was pleased as elected Chair of the regional Labour Link committee to welcome long standing UNISON…Read more…

Feb 24, 2021John's Labour blog

Big brother fears in bus strike CCTV frenzy

Feb 24, 2021By UNITElive

Unite has warned that Manchester bus operator Go North West appears to be more intent on monitoring every movement of their workers, than resolving the all-out bus strike which is due to begin this…Read more…

Feb 24, 2021UNITElive

‘Trojan Horse’ for more NHS privatisation?

Feb 24, 2021By UNITElive

The government’s plans to jettison the ‘reforms’ of the 2012 Health and Social Care Act, which apply to England-only, must not become a Trojan Horse that sees the private sector set for growth,…Read more…

Feb 24, 2021UNITElive

Unite slams govt plans for private sector bio-med labs

Feb 24, 2021By UNITElive

Unite, which represents over 100,000 health care workers, has today (February 24) added its voice to warnings that the government’s plans to create a mega laboratory in Leamington Spa in…Read more…

Feb 24, 2021UNITElive

‘I don’t know how I will cope’

Feb 24, 2021By UNITElive

Unite has reiterated its call for the government to cancel a proposed cut of £20 a week to Universal Credit payments after a new survey has revealed the depth of suffering of low-income families who…Read more…

Feb 24, 2021UNITElive

The OECD At The Crossroads

Feb 24, 2021By Power In A Union
Feb 24, 2021Power In A Union

The Return of Squalor: An anthology from the first ten years of Red Brick Blog

Feb 23, 2021By John's Labour blog

 I had missed this powerful housing anthology. Certainly, going on early morning inspections of rogue Newham Private Sector landlords brought home this return of squalor. 

Hat tip https://municipaldreams.wordpress.com/2021/02/23/book-re…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021John's Labour blog

Melrose CEO accused of misleading Parliament

Feb 23, 2021By UNITElive

Unite is demanding that Simon Peckham, chief executive of Melrose PLC, urgently corrects his evidence to parliament following a select committee hearing today (February 23). During the evidence…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021UNITElive

‘If you work with people, you work with victims of domestic abuse’

Feb 23, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON hosted a panel event on empowering victims and survivors of domestic abuse in the workplace, with speakers including MP Jess Phillip

The article ‘If you work with people, you work with…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Schools reopening ‘gamble’

Feb 23, 2021By UNITElive

Unite, which represents school support staff throughout the UK, has warned that the government’s decision to fully re-open schools in England on March 8 risks increasing Covid-19 rates and threatens…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021UNITElive

‘Magnificent seven’ shovel ready projects

Feb 23, 2021By UNITElive

‘Shovel ready’ manufacturing job schemes to boost jobs, stave off rising unemployment and tackle the climate emergency are staring Boris Johnson and the cabinet in the face, Unite said today…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021UNITElive

The government needs to get tough with care home operators ​not paying their share of tax

Feb 23, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Unscrupulous employers are exploiting the UK care system and shifting profits offshore

The article The government needs to get tough with care home operators ​not paying their share of tax first…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021Dave Prentis blog

‘Make it a workers’ budget,’ UNISON urges chancellor

Feb 23, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

General secretary to call for an end to the pay freeze, real living wage for care workers and proper investment in local government

The article ‘Make it a workers’ budget,’ UNISON urges chancellor…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Unison achieves victory on exit payments

Feb 23, 2021By City of Stoke on Trent UNISON

Unison has achieved victory in the campaign to scrap the cap on exit payments at £95,000. The Government has now abandoned the changes as they meant moderately paid staff could have been affected, especially those over 55 taking redundancy. Read more &…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021City of Stoke on Trent UNISON

Blog: Challenging racism matters to every branch

Feb 23, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

This Saturday, 27 February, the TUC and trade unions will be holding an online conference, From COVID-19 to #BlackLivesMatter – Fighting for an Anti-Racist Workplace. The conference will hear from…Read more…

Feb 23, 2021Dave Prentis blog

A ‘big bang’ reopening of schools is ‘unnecessary and reckless’, says UNISON

Feb 22, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff

The article A ‘big bang’ reopening of schools is ‘unnecessary and…Read more…

Feb 22, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Cautious approach is the right one and must apply to schools, says UNISON

Feb 22, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Education needs phased approach for safety’s sake

The article Cautious approach is the right one and must apply to schools, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Feb 22, 2021Dave Prentis blog
First « 12345 » Last

Latest posts

  • Strengthening our organising efforts and representation of BME trade unionists
  • Angen i warchod awduron yn sgil twf deallusrwydd artiffisial
  • The need to protect writers due to the growth of artificial intelligence
  • Another month without growth shows our recovery remains fragile
  • 25 years of transforming lives through WULF learning and training
  • Last UK coal plant closes and successfully redeploys the workforce
  • Labour Conference 2024: A new era of hope and progress

Archives

  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • March 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • July 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • October 2012
  • January 2012
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • March 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • July 2010
  • May 2010
  • March 2004

Tigmoo.co.uk

An automated aggregator of blogs from and about the UK trades union movement.

Search

Archives

Copyright © TIGMOO.co.uk