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Having a dialogue with West Ham residents

Feb 13, 2021By John's Labour blog

 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…

Feb 13, 2021John's Labour blog

Review: From the Red Army to SOE, by Major L H Manderstam with Roy Heron

Feb 13, 2021By Eric Lee

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…

Feb 13, 2021Eric Lee

Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) workers should join a union – and get actively involved

Feb 12, 2021By TUC blogs

This #HeartUnions week, let’s reflect on the stories that show the difference organised labour makes to BME workers.Read more…

Feb 12, 2021TUC blogs

It’s time to unionise the next generation of workers

Feb 12, 2021By TUC blogs

Here’s how a young activist fell into the world of trade unions at the age of 18.Read more…

Feb 12, 2021TUC blogs

HeartUnions: the value of union learning in Wales

Feb 12, 2021By TUC blogs

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…

Feb 12, 2021TUC blogs

GDP and the pandemic in 2020

Feb 12, 2021By TUC blogs

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…

Feb 12, 2021TUC blogs

Count me in!

Feb 12, 2021By TUC blogs

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…

Feb 12, 2021TUC blogs

Stop Press: “Government exit payment rethink will bring relief to millions of public sector workers”

Feb 12, 2021By John's Labour blog

 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…

Feb 12, 2021John's Labour blog

Government exit payment rethink will bring relief to millions of public sector workers

Feb 12, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Feb 12, 2021Dave Prentis blog

‘Covid secure hotels’ call

Feb 12, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Feb 12, 2021UNITElive

Help us keep on helping our members

Feb 12, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Feb 12, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Government quarantine hotels policy failing to protect workers

Feb 12, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Feb 12, 2021UNITElive

Mapping the international labour movement: From the slave trade to fake news

Feb 12, 2021By Institute of Employment Rights Blog

The post Mapping the international labour movement: From the slave trade to fake news appeared first on IER.Read more…

Feb 12, 2021Institute of Employment Rights Blog

Aston student union agreement win

Feb 12, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Feb 12, 2021UNITElive

‘Commitment to industry and learners’

Feb 12, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Feb 12, 2021UNITElive

Quorn members secure ‘excellent’ pay deal

Feb 12, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Feb 12, 2021UNITElive

‘Solidarity is strength’

Feb 12, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Feb 12, 2021UNITElive

Vaccinate, don’t hesitate!

Feb 12, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Feb 12, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Lyn Brown MP on Cladding Scandal in West Ham (and elsewhere)

Feb 11, 2021By John's Labour blog

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…

Feb 11, 2021John's Labour blog

Vaccine booking system now open to frontline care workers

Feb 11, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Feb 11, 2021Dave Prentis blog
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