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This morning there was a Newham wide Labour telecanvassing session using the Labour Party “dialogue” software to call residents about their views about Covid and the forthcoming local elections in May.
I don’t particularly like telecanvass…Read more…
Let me begin by saying that Major L H Manderstam is not someone I’d want to invite over for dinner. This memoir, published in 1985 shortly after the author’s death, is full of obnoxious…Read more…
This #HeartUnions week, let’s reflect on the stories that show the difference organised labour makes to BME workers.Read more…
Here’s how a young activist fell into the world of trade unions at the age of 18.Read more…
During Heart Unions week, we celebrate trade unions and how they make life better for working people. One of the most important ways they do this is through union learning and skills training,…Read more…
The TUC have supported the measures to protect health and the measures taken to limit the financial impact on workers and their families, but much more needs to be done.Read more…
This heart unions week is different, and unions are adapting across he North East to the new challenges this presents. None more so than the Communication Workers Union (CWU), known in the movement…Read more…
This is great news for Council staff facing job cuts due to Covid and a victory for UNISON (and common sense)
Flawed regulations threatened to blight the retirement of staffResponding to the government announcement today (Friday) that it is revo…Read more…
Flawed regulations threatened to blight the retirement of millions
The article Government exit payment rethink will bring relief to millions of public sector workers first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
The BBC today (February 12) revealed leaked government guidelines for hotel operators ahead of its quarantine hotels policy which is due to begin on Monday (February 15), where travelers from…Read more…
Branches can help There for You be there for them as the pandemic continues
The article Help us keep on helping our members first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Unite, which represents thousands of workers in the hospitality and hotel sector, is warning that the government guidelines on quarantine hotels fails to adequately protect workers from being exposed…Read more…
The post Mapping the international labour movement: From the slave trade to fake news appeared first on IER.Read more…
Aston University’s student union has signed a recognition agreement with Unite, the UK’s leading union, ensuring that its staff have access to collective bargaining and other workplace rights. Aston…Read more…
During National Apprentices Week this week, Unite celebrates its partnership with JTL, a not-for-profit charity that is the biggest provider of apprenticeships in the electrical, heating and plumbing…Read more…
Quorn strike action off at Teesside factory as staff accept ‘excellent’ pay deal
The post Quorn members secure ‘excellent’ pay deal appeared first on UNITElive.org.Read more…
Bus drivers at Go North West in Manchester have voted overwhelmingly to strike — by 82 per cent — in a a fire and rehire dispute that has dragged on for months. Under the new contracts,…Read more…
UNISON’s junior vice president, James Anthony, answers questions about being vaccinated against COVID-19
The article Vaccinate, don’t hesitate! first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
West Ham MP Lyn Brown “tells it as it is” on the completely inadequate government response to this scandal.
My view is that it is not just dangerous cladding but the Grenfell investigations have found widespread shoddy and unsafe building defects…Read more…
UNISON welcomes announcement that care workers who haven’t had a dose yet can make an appointment
The article Vaccine booking system now open to frontline care workers first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…