Government set to introduce mandatory duty on employers to protect staff by introducing explicit protections from third-party harassment
The article UNISON welcomes new law to prevent sexual…Read more…
Water regulation needs to be properly resourced, says UNISON
Process must also be independent, says the union, in the wake of the massive fine handed to Southern Water for deliberate acts of pollution
The article Water regulation needs to be properly…Read more…
Newham Coop Summer Social – 7pm-9pm, Thursday 29 July
I will hopefully be there but have another late night clash…
Prime Minister must intervene to fund a fair pay rise for council workers
Local services will only continue to be resilient if they have “a valued and fairly rewarded workforce
The article Prime Minister must intervene to fund a fair pay rise for council workers first…Read more…
‘Enough really is enough’
Doctors in Unite (DiU) has organised a demonstration in London tomorrow (Tuesday 27 July) over the failure to offer proper PPE protection against airborne transmission to health and social care staff…Read more…
Hands Off Cuba – Stop The Blockade
THURSDAY 29TH JULY – 7:00PM : ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING The right wing media, including the Guardian and BBC, are stepping up the onslaught on Cuba and hiding any mention of the 60 year US blockade…Read more…
We’re hiring a Campaign Organiser – Newham Labour
Role: Newham Labour Group Campaign Organiser
Working For: Newham Labour Group
Salary range: £36,108.99 – £40,000 per annum subject to experience (gross and inclusive of London Weighting. Full-time and based on national Labour Party pay scale rang…Read more…
Review: Why the Germans Do it Better, by John Kampfner
First of all, they don’t. It’s a provocative title for a book, but ultimately a silly one — and it’s not what the book is really about. John Kampfner offers a wide-ranging…Read more…
Policymakers need to stop ignoring the facts and tackle insecure work
Insecure work soared after the last financial crisis as employers offered many workers only temporary, zero – or short-hours contracts. But more than a decade on since the bank-led crash,…Read more…
A greener economy can be positive for workers too
The taskforce’s recommendations show the way to high quality green jobsRead more…
The summer holidays bring no let up for working mums
Women have been on the frontline of this crisis – as workers, as carers and as parents. Employers must give them more support.Read more…
As restrictions are eased, there must be no cutting corners on safety
The easing of lockdown restrictions comes with a real risk of loosening Covid safety measures at workRead more…
Temperatures set to soar to 33 degrees – employers need to take action
Seven steps employers can take right now.Read more…
U-turn on sick pay abandons low paid workers
The government has today u-turned on a promise to grant sick pay to two million workers.Read more…
#ThisIsNotWorking – for disabled women
We need to get serious about preventing disabled women experiencing sexual harassment.Read more…
Universal credit cut will hit millions of working families and key workers
The Government has now confirmed that £20 a week will be cut from Universal Credit in October.Read more…
Why legislation is needed to stop fire and rehire
The post Why legislation is needed to stop fire and rehire appeared first on IER.Read more…
Beer drought threat
A beer drought is on the cards as about 1,000 drivers, their ‘mates’ and warehouse staff who deliver top brands, such as Heineken, are being balloted for industrial action over a ‘paltry’ pay offer,…Read more…
Blog: Six months into our new era | General secretary’s blog | News | UNISON National
Blog: Six months into our new era | General secretary’s blog | News | UNISON National: It’s been an incredibly busy but productive and fulfilling first half year as your general secretary – with many achievements across our great unionRead more…
Unite GS election latest
The 2021 Unite general secretary election is now underway. The current general secretary, Len McCluskey, will step down from office and the successful candidate will assume office at the conclusion…Read more…