The government today (April 7) announced a long-delayed energy strategy amid skyrocketing energy prices attributed to spiking demand following pandemic lockdowns as well as the war in Ukraine. But…Read more…
Cap on pay increase an ‘insult’ to Environment Agency staff
A maximum of 3% is ‘woefully inadequate’ for staff amid cost-of-living crisis, says UNISON
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Energy strategy is a smokescreen that won’t help squeezed consumers
Lack of detail gives no comfort to those struggling to pay bills
The article Energy strategy is a smokescreen that won’t help squeezed consumers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON Labour Link Supporting Val Shawcross and Croydon Labour
Tonight a canvass team from UNISON Greater London Labour Link joined local activists in Croydon to campaign to be a Labour Mayor, Val Shawcross and local Councillors.
It was at times very wet but it was great to get out of local comfort zones an…Read more…
Hackney council workers to strike
More than 200 Hackney council workers will strike over an “insulting” 1.75 per cent pay offer, Unite said today (April 6). Staff working in refuse, building services and passenger services for those…Read more…
‘Unnecessary rise’ in National Insurance slammed
On the day that National Insurance is hiked by 1.25 per cent for millions of workers today (April 6), Unite has reiterated its call for the government to tax the “profits piled up by pandemic…Read more…
Blog: The chancellor should look again at the impact of NI tax hike
This government needs to get a grip and start making political choices that help workers, rather than punishing them.
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Delays to university pay talks are ‘unacceptable’ say unions
The UCEA’s decision not to present a pay offer ‘sends a message that employers don’t understand the urgency of the issue’
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‘They shall not pass’ in Ukrainian ✊
Wear your anti-fascism with pride wherever you go. Hi John, With everything that’s going on in the w…Read more…
Luton baggage handlers to strike
Easter holiday strikes at Luton airport by baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by GH London Ground Handling Services will impact Wizz Air passengers, Unite warned today (April 5). Unite said…Read more…
Woolwich Ferry strikes suspended for talks
Woolwich Ferry’s workers have suspended their industrial action and also plans to hold another strike ballot in a goodwill gesture to resolve the long-running dispute, Unite the union said today…Read more…
Svitzer tug boat crews in fresh strikes
Teesport is facing severe delays and disruption during the busy Easter period as tugboat crews employed by Svitzer Marine take fresh strike action in a dispute over pay. The crews, who are…Read more…
Denying institutional racism will only set us back
Has the government delivered answers to the key problems of institutional racism or, once again, ducked the real issues?Read more…
Ramadan in the workplace: flexible working and support for Muslims
UNISON is here to support all our Muslim members through this important month
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Third round of strike action to take place at Dundee University
Donate to the branch’s hardship fund to help members fight against pensions proposals
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UNISON Labour Link £100 donation form for Councillor Candidates May 5th 2022
This is the form for Labour Councillor candidates in London who are UNISON members (and pay the Labour Link levy) to claim £100 each for their CLP to fund their campaign. If you work in London but live outside you can still claim. If your CLP is …Read more…
Airport chaos
The chaos and staff shortages afflicting UK airports will continue unless the aviation industry improves the way it treats its workers, Unite said today (Monday 4 April). Unite general secretary…Read more…
Leaving school staff alone to battle Covid threat is reckless
Absence of guidance causing anxiety and confusion
The article Leaving school staff alone to battle Covid threat is reckless first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Coventry councillors told to ‘stop union busting’
Local residents and campaigners, accompanied by a mobile ad van, will be out in full force to support Unite rep Pete Randle (pictured) who is attending an investigation hearing on Tuesday (April 5)…Read more…
Riverside Bakery pay win
Strike action at Nottingham’s Riverside Bakery has been cancelled after Unite negotiated a pay deal worth nearly seven per cent for around 170 workers. The workers were due to commence continuous…Read more…