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UNISON and Labour Unions phone bank with David Lammy MP

Mar 31, 2021By John's Labour blog

 Picture collage from last night’s “dialogue” phone bank organised by Labour Unions and Greater London UNISON Labour Link. 

David Lammy MP gave us a quick briefing beforehand on how important it is that we have a Labour Mayor & Assembly …Read more…

Mar 31, 2021John's Labour blog

The future regulation of nurse and midwife education

Mar 31, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

In this article UNISON’s National Officer for Nursing discusses the debate in this area and some of the questions our nursing and midwifery sector will need to consider.

The article The future…Read more…

Mar 31, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Royal London hospital catering workers ‘suffering persistent bullying’

Mar 31, 2021By UNITElive

Patients at the Royal London hospital in Whitechapel could face disruption at mealtimes this spring, if workers employed by outsourcer Serco take strike action in a dispute over bullying and the…Read more…

Mar 31, 2021UNITElive

Unite slams race report

Mar 31, 2021By UNITElive

The government has come under fierce criticism after commissioning a report on racial disparities in the UK, which critics including Unite have said has failed to take seriously the lived experiences…Read more…

Mar 31, 2021UNITElive

More than half NHS and social care staff in London considering quitting over pandemic impact

Mar 31, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

There’s a real danger many leave the NHS for somewhere they feel more appreciated

The article More than half NHS and social care staff in London considering quitting over pandemic impact first…Read more…

Mar 31, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Create colourful window displays to support NHS staff on pay rise due date, say health unions 

Mar 31, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

The entire nation knows health workers are worth much more than 1%

The article Create colourful window displays to support NHS staff on pay rise due date, say health unions  first appeared on the…Read more…

Mar 31, 2021Dave Prentis blog

UNISON voices disappointment over report into racism in the UK

Mar 31, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Questions asked about make-up of commission set up by Number 10 in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests

The article UNISON voices disappointment over report into racism in the UK first appeared…Read more…

Mar 31, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Safeguards needed on hi-tech work monitoring

Mar 31, 2021By UNITElive

Unite has warned that safeguards must be fully implemented in workplaces to protect workers from the ‘unintended consequences’ of hi-tech monitoring following the promotion of this latest equipment…Read more…

Mar 31, 2021UNITElive

Action on Amazon

Mar 31, 2021By UNITElive

Unite has begun a major newspaper and digital advertising campaign today (March 31), to alert Amazon workers about a confidential whistle-blowing hotline which has opened in the UK & Ireland….Read more…

Mar 31, 2021UNITElive

LAPFF Webinar Colombian worker perspectives from Cerrejón Coal mine

Mar 30, 2021By John's Labour blog

 
Next week I will chair this LAPFF (Local Authority Pension Fund Forum) webinar which is aimed at investors. If you wish to join please apply here

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Mar 30, 2021John's Labour blog

Don’t ‘be left out or left behind’

Mar 30, 2021By UNITElive

Unite has welcomed comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry’s recent open letter to African and African-Caribbean communities urging them to get their coronavirus jab. The letter was signed by a series of…Read more…

Mar 30, 2021UNITElive

Fresh London bus strikes as peace talks fail

Mar 30, 2021By UNITElive

London will face fresh bus strikes this week after peace talks failed to secure a breakthrough in the dispute over proposed attacks on conditions and real terms pay cuts. Bus drivers at the RATP…Read more…

Mar 30, 2021UNITElive

Profits over livelihoods

Mar 30, 2021By UNITElive

Brexit trade barriers or naked corporate greed are to blame for job losses in Co. Antrim amid a sinking job market and during a global pandemic fears Unite.

The post Profits over livelihoods…Read more…

Mar 30, 2021UNITElive

Shrewsbury Pickets, Political Policing and the State

Mar 29, 2021By John's Labour blog

Fantastic news last week when the “Shrewsbury 24” (including Royle family actor Ricky Tomlinson) was cleared at the Court of Appeal. I have a clash on Wednesday but hope to join this…Read more…

Mar 29, 2021John's Labour blog

Taking liberties

Mar 29, 2021By UNITElive

Unite organiser and Ogreave Truth and Justice Campaign chair Joe Rollin tells us all you need to know about the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the explainer below. What’s it all about? …Read more…

Mar 29, 2021UNITElive

‘Do everything necessary to preserve Liberty Steel’

Mar 29, 2021By UNITElive

The government must step in and do everything in its power to secure a long-term future for Liberty Steel, Unite has said, after the company’s request for a £170m state rescue loan was rejected….Read more…

Mar 29, 2021UNITElive

Review: Christmas is Murder, by Val McDermid

Mar 29, 2021By Eric Lee

Master story-teller Val McDermid here presents a dozen short stories all loosely connected to the Christmas holiday season. The first one features her well-known crime-fighting duo, Dr. Tony Hill and…Read more…

Mar 29, 2021Eric Lee

UNISON NEC Election 2021: Your Community team standing for re-election

Mar 28, 2021By John's Labour blog

 Both Denise and I have been nominated and accepted by the returning officer to stand again in the UNISON National Council Elections (NEC). 

The UNISON NEC is hugely important in our union and acts as the decision making “Parliament” of UNIS…Read more…

Mar 28, 2021John's Labour blog

Weekly Politics Show: Newham Voting For Change Campaign with Cllr John Gray…

Mar 27, 2021By John's Labour blog

It was great to be interviewed yesterday evening on Relaks TV by Tower Hamlets Cllr Puru Miah (Labour Party) and Cllr Andrew Woods (Independent member of Conservative Group) on the referendum campaign for the Committee model in Newham on May 6.&nb…Read more…

Mar 27, 2021John's Labour blog

COVID-19: Impacts on the cultural industries and the implications for policy

Mar 27, 2021By Ian Manborde

 Dear Colleagues,
On Tuesday 30th March I have organised the first stage in a root-and-branch review of the way in which Equity develops and implements all aspects of equalities, diversity and inclusion policy, strategy and communications. I am ve…Read more…

Mar 27, 2021Ian Manborde
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