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‘Empowering women is what this union does’

Feb 17, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON’s Empowering Women – Live! online event begins with speeches from general secretary Christina McAnea and deputy leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner

The article ‘Empowering women is what…Read more…

Feb 17, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Ford’s electric future welcomed

Feb 17, 2021By UNITElive

Auto giant Ford’s blueprint for an electric future for its vehicles has been welcomed by Unite today (February 17). Unite has also called on Ford to direct more investment to the UK, given Ford cars’…Read more…

Feb 17, 2021UNITElive

‘Walkers crisps pay row’ latest

Feb 17, 2021By UNITElive

Pay talks involving the drivers delivering Walkers crisps, who are employed by Eddie Stobart Ltd at its Warrington depot, are continuing – and, as a result, three days of strike action due to have…Read more…

Feb 17, 2021UNITElive

Review: So You Want to Publish a Book? by Anne Trubek

Feb 17, 2021By Eric Lee

As someone who both writes and publishes books, I was keen to read a well-reviewed, short text aimed at people like myself. I was not disappointed. This is a clear, well-written introduction to the…Read more…

Feb 17, 2021Eric Lee

Providing care near the end of life, yet still undervalued and underpaid

Feb 17, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Clap for carers was a ‘cute idea’, but care workers would rather be paid properly for what they do

The article Providing care near the end of life, yet still undervalued and underpaid first appeared…Read more…

Feb 17, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Women on frontline feeling pressures at work and home during pandemic, says UNISON     

Feb 17, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Christina McAnea says government needs to step up with funding and support to make their working lives easier

The article Women on frontline feeling pressures at work and home during pandemic, says…Read more…

Feb 17, 2021Dave Prentis blog

UNISON Greater London Region Housing Associations Branch AGM 2021

Feb 16, 2021By John's Labour blog

 Last year our physical AGM was cancelled at the very last moment due to the first lockdown. This year we will have a virtual meeting. Keynote speakers are being arranged and a free meal voucher for all members who join us. 

Email AGM.Admin@…Read more…

Feb 16, 2021John's Labour blog

Health and Care Workers Covenant

Feb 16, 2021By Dave Watson

 The pandemic has seen many key workers going far beyond their contract of employment to keep services running. That is particularly the case for health and care workers who have worked…Read more…

Feb 16, 2021Dave Watson

Unite welcomes Coventry Gigafactory plans

Feb 16, 2021By UNITElive

Unite has welcomed plans by Coventry City Council and Regional City Airports to create an electric car battery factory, also known as a gigafactory, at Coventry airport. Coventry Council and Regional…Read more…

Feb 16, 2021UNITElive

Online joining in unions – current and best practice

Feb 16, 2021By TUC Digital

In 2021, people expect good quality digital interactions with all companies and organisations. Unions are no exceptions – prospective members will expect to be able to easily and immediately…Read more…

Feb 16, 2021TUC Digital

‘Into the clutches of poverty and hunger’

Feb 16, 2021By UNITElive

Pressure on chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend the £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift continues to mount as the next budget on March 3 nears. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is the latest…Read more…

Feb 16, 2021UNITElive

Blog: UNISON delivers stunning blow on exit payments

Feb 16, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Head of local government Jon Richards looks back at the latest Westminster U-turn – this time, after a legal challenge to its unfair plans

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Feb 16, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Newham Voting for Change – on Revive FM

Feb 15, 2021By John's Labour blog

 “Newham Voting for Change activist Josephine Grahl was interviewed today (Monday) on community radio station Revive FM.
She talked to Simon Rush about the reasons for the referendum, the advantages of the committee structure, and the way the…Read more…

Feb 15, 2021John's Labour blog

Unions call for a ​’substantial​’ pay rise for ​council and school workers

Feb 15, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Three local government unions ​have today (Monday)​ submitted a pay claim ​for 2021/22, which they say begin​s to redress a decade of cuts and recognise​s the key role ​played in the pandemic ​by…Read more…

Feb 15, 2021Dave Prentis blog

‘Good news in challenging economic times’

Feb 15, 2021By UNITElive

Unite has broadly welcomed today’s (February 15) announcement  by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) of its Reimagine strategy that will mean no plant closures and no compulsory job losses. Unite said that this…Read more…

Feb 15, 2021UNITElive

High rejection rates show the self-isolation payment scheme isn’t fit for purpose

Feb 15, 2021By TUC blogs
Feb 15, 2021TUC blogs

Time for the debate about electoral reform?

Feb 14, 2021By Jon's union blog

Brighton Pavilion Constituency Labour Party (CLP) has become the latest CLP to back a model motion from Labour for a New Democracy, following a meeting of our General Committee (GC) on Thursday which had been preceded by an informal meeting, open to me…Read more…

Feb 14, 2021Jon's union blog

An established team for the UNISON Community Service Group

Feb 14, 2021By John's Labour blog

 UNISON Branches have until Friday March 5 2021 to nominate NEC candidates. Below is our nomination request:-
Your branch is entitled to nominate candidates to the two Community seats for this year’s National Executive Council elections. We’r…Read more…

Feb 14, 2021John's Labour blog

Exit payment cap doesn’t fit!

Feb 14, 2021By Jon's union blog

Five and a half years ago I was blogging here about how the (then proposed) exit payment cap would hit local government workers a long way away from the “fat cats” of Daily Mail legend.So I was very pleased to hear that, just three months after (finall…Read more…

Feb 14, 2021Jon's union blog

Corporate control on the cheap revisited

Feb 14, 2021By Labour And Capital

A few months back I blogged about the role of hedge funds and banks during takeovers and the potential for the combination to have a significant impact on the outcome. Here I just want to add a little sprinkle of detail from the current situation facin…Read more…

Feb 14, 2021Labour And Capital
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