Green UNISON Week gives activists the opportunity to publicise the union’s work on green public services, and build awareness on this vital issue
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Review: Stasi Child, by David Young
I’m probably wrong about this, but I think the trend of writing police procedurals set in totalitarian societies started with Martin Cruz Smith, whose Gorky Park was published back in 1981. Since then there have…Read more…
Workers unite to resist farcical economic policy
Arriva ‘milking profits’
In the last 10 years Arriva’s UK British bus division has siphoned more than half a billion pounds to Deutsche Bahn shareholders, while its UK workers’ wages are on a downward spiral. Research by Unite has discovered that Arriva’s German parent company, Deutsche Bahn, is raking in huge profits off the back of the hard […]
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Unite supports Amazon walkouts
Unite has today (August 5) joined Amazon workers who are taking action at Tilbury distribution centre over an insulting 35p an hour pay offer. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham has renewed calls for union protection so Amazon workers can secure the pay rise they deserve. Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary said, “Unite will stand with […]
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Felixstowe workers to strike
Workers at the port of Felixstowe will begin strike action later this month in a dispute over pay after peace talks at the conciliation service Acas failed to produce a reasonable offer. Over 1,900 workers, who are members of Unite will begin eight days of strike action on Sunday, August 21 ending on Monday, August […]
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Aviva cost of living win
Unite the union has today won extra support for the lowest pay at Aviva in response to the costs of living pressures faced by staff. The union is calling on the company to go further and commit to a more substantial rise in salaries for all staff, regardless of hours worked. Caren Evans, Unite national […]
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Cummins workers in pay win
Unite has negotiated a £2,300 cost of living payment for workers at the engine manufacturing and components company Cummins. The one off payment will cover 2,730 workers who are part of the bargaining unit that Unite negotiates on behalf of. The agreement covers workers based at the company’s factories in Darlington, Daventry, Huddersfield, Stamford and […]
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Unite members to join rail strikes
Members of Unite employed by Network Rail as electric control room operatives, will join other rail unions in taking strike action on Thursday, August 18 and Saturday, August 20. The electric control room operatives play a crucial role as they are responsible for managing and controlling the power supply to the rail network. Unite general […]
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Government must act swiftly to cap ‘horrific’ energy price hikes, says UNISON
Crisis of unimaginable proportions ahead unless ministers do more
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UNISON urges caution over new pension scheme
Government’s new collective defined contribution pension scheme could help some public service workers, but shouldn’t erode the pensions of others
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Blog: I urge members to make sure they have their say on pay
Scottish health members, together with those working for the Environment Agency, both provide vital services, which need to be properly funded
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Rest days are for rest Mr Shapps
A Minister who does not understand that rest day working cannot be compulsory or they wouldn’t be rest days, is … MoreRead more…
Pay key to solving crisis in social care, says UNISON
Low wages and inadequate sick pay to blame for thousands of care workers quitting
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Bournemouth Transport: protect jobs and pensions call
Unite is calling on any potential new owner of Bournemouth Transport Ltd to protect the jobs and pensions of the company’s workforce. Bournemouth Transport Ltd, which operated bus routes in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch areas, from its Yeomans Road depot, fell into administration on Friday (July 29). Talks have since been held with at […]
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Arriva north London bus workers in strike vote
Bus passengers in north London face having their journey’s being severely affected later this year, as drivers ballot for industrial action. The ballot is a result of Arriva failing to make a pay offer for 2022. Over 1,400 bus drivers, who are members of Unite will be balloted for strike action. The ballot opens on […]
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Sainsbury’s DHL workers to strike
Unite the union on Tuesday (August 2) announced a week-long strike action that will hit supplies to Sainsbury’s stores throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland after a poor pay offer was rejected by DHL workers. 96 per cent of DHL workers on a 68 per cent turnout emphatically voted to take strike action following the rejection […]
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Forget cheese, fashion and football – France is leading the way in affordable energy
The French have recently shown a new skill – keeping energy bills low. Forget all the things you’d usually associate France with, this year it’s all about ensuring working people can afford to run their homes.
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Unionreps Connect 2022 – 6 October 2022
A brand a new learning event for union reps – learn from experts ● share your experience ● connect with repsAbout this eventWhat are the big issues facing workplaces and unions? How can union reps best support their members? Come join hundre…Read more…
£30m ambulance contract as effective as sticking plaster on wound, says UNISON
The money would have been far better spent investing in pay, staffing, services and social care.
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