At UNISON, the paradox that our members are saving lives using products made by workers whose rights are violated is very uncomfortable
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UNISON statement on the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
The union sends condolences to all those affected by the case, and remains committed to supporting all those working in child social care
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Next steps – Amazon now in Unite’s sights
In a ‘ground breaking move’ Sharon told the Sunday Mirror on December 5 that her next target would be none other than the global mega-billions business, Amazon together with its multi-billionaire…Read more…
One hundred days of winning for you
Sharon Graham – elected as Unite general secretary on August 27 has, by December 6, her first 100 days in office, won literally millions of pounds in extra pay and conditions for members.
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Salford city branch win £19m pay rise for care workers across England
After sustained campaigning from UNISON, large care provider commits to paying the real living wage to employees
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One hundred days of winning for workers
Over 90 Argos lorry drivers based at the Heywood depot in the North West see their basic rate of pay increase by an incredible 31 per cent – meaning annual earnings increase from £26,699 to…Read more…
Winning for workers
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, who has now served her first 100 days in office, has introduced radical changes to the way the union operates, focusing its entire resources on winning for…Read more…
Public money for care should not be filling offshore bank accounts
Social care cash should stay within the system to improve care and invest in the workforce
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“On the knocker for Labour” in Custom House with Lyn Brown MP & Unmesh Desai AM
This afternoon I went out door knocking with our MP, Lyn Brown and our East London Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai.
We split into 2 teams. One led by local Councillor, James Beckles, with Party activist John Morris and the other by myself an…Read more…
How much should I put in a pension?
This morning I gave a presentation on Housing Associations Pensions provision to my TUC Employment Law Course.
One of the issues I discussed is “How much should I put in a pension”?
If you are in a “defined benefit” scheme (sadly – and wro…Read more…
Private equity, labour rights and the new corporate debt economy
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Newham Christmas Toy Appeal 2021
“Child poverty in Newham is the 2nd worst in the country. Despite the best endeavour of so many people, children will wake up on Christmas day believing Father Christmas has forgotten them, or worse that they’re on the naughty list. Pls give if you are…Read more…
Blog: The members helping us weather the storms
We owe our energy and environment members a huge debt of gratitude for keeping us safe and warm from the worst of the winter weather
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Review: Ordinary Workers, Vichy and the Holocaust: French Railwaymen and Second World War, by Ludivine Broch
One of the most striking anecdotes in this book appears at the very end. This was the story of Leon Bronchart, a French railway worker who stood up to the Nazi German occupiers and their…Read more…
More Corrupt Practices by Ultra Left Extremists & Cultists in UNISON NEC.
Check out the comments today of former UNISON President Gordon Mckay (and NHS Nurse) on the latest move by our current NEC to allow our union to be controlled and ultimately destroyed by Ultra left extremists and cults.
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NEC hears how UNISON is preparing for a winter of action
The union is fighting across multiple sectors for members’ pay and conditions, with strike ballots and consultations
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The international community must stand with the people of Sudan
UNISON demands the end of the military coup and for the immediate release of civilian and civil society leaders
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White paper fails to fix workforce shortage or mend broken system in social care
Government has not delivered bold, ambitious plan that is needed
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Council and school workers deserve much more than below-inflation pay offer as strike ballot begins
Recommendation is to vote yes to strike action
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Government must not dither and delay again over pay, says UNISON
A properly funded pay award will help the NHS withstand present and future pressures.
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