For #HeartUnions week 2023 we want to spotlight Black British trade union history. We know that our union movement is strongest when it stands for all members – Black and White – and leads the charge for equality. As the trade union movement renews th…Read more…
Arming Ukraine: Lessons from history
Everyone knows that the only way to end the war in Ukraine — to really end it — is to ensure a Ukrainian military victory over the Russian aggressor. A decisive victory by the Ukrainians…Read more…
Camaraderie, organisation and doing the maths
This February marks the one year anniversary since 450 B&Q workers in Wincanton won their fight for fair pay after bravely striking for months. During Heart Unions week this week, UniteLive looks back at this key win. — The B&Q distribution centre in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, is built on the remains of Manton Colliery. The colliery […]
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Heart UNISON 2023
Check out UNISON website on #HeartUNISON #HeartUnions week 13-19 FebHeart UNISON is part of Heart Unions Week, the TUC’s annual event to celebrate unions, to make sure everyone knows why we’re vital at work, and to encourage everyone to join…Read more…
UNISON lobbies Church of England leaders over pay
Catering staff, cleaners and caretakers are being paid less than the real living wage in church schools
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Turkey earthquake solidarity appeal
UNISON urges branches to support its sister unions as they recover from devastating quake
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Ministers must pay workers fairly to protect public services
New figures show why wages must rise
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‘Watershed moment’
December 1 2022 will be the day that hundreds of thousands of hospitality workers in the Republic of Ireland will remember – it’s the day that they’ve reclaimed what’s rightfully theirs. Up until December 1st last year, workers in Ireland’s hotels, restaurants and other establishments where tipping is customary, had long been the victims of […]
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Etholiadau NEC UNSAIN 2023: Datganiad John Gray ar gyfer Sedd Gyffredinol y Gymuned (Papurau pleidleisio yn gollwng 17/4/23)
“Rwy’n gweithio i gymdeithas tai ac yn mynd i’r afael ag ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol cymhleth, cam-drin domestig a thwyll tenantiaeth. Fel gweithiwr tai, rwy’n deall yn uniongyrchol straen ac anawsterau darparu gwasanaethau cyhoeddus. Fel stiward a Chy…Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections 2023: John Gray Statement for Community General Seat (Ballot papers drop 17/4/23)
“I work for a housing association and deal with complex anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse and tenancy fraud. As a housing worker I understand first-hand the stresses and difficulties of providing public services. As a steward and National Convenor,…Read more…
Blog: A significant step forward for pregnant workers and new parents
UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on a bill, which just passed its third reading, to provide additional protections in the workplace
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‘Never give up’
Last year, Unite members employed as HGV bin drivers by Coventry council took more than six months of strike action in one of the longest-running disputes in Unite history – and they won. During Heart Unions week this week, we look back at this key victory. — It’s hard to put into words what more […]
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Labour LGA Conference 2023 – Campaign Workshops
I am back home this evening after attending the annual Labour Local Government Association conference in Nottingham. It was a a great conference, with lots of practical ideas for Labour Councillors but also very inspiring as it seems (touch wood,…Read more…
Big business: a force for exploiting workers and ripping off customers
Keir Starmer has said that “business is a force for good in society, providing jobs, prosperity and wealth”. This generalisation … MoreRead more…
UNISON London Ambulance Service (LAS) Strike: Picket outside their Waterloo Headquarters 10.2.23
After work this evening I went to the UNISON picket line outside the LAS headquarters in Waterloo, Central London. I went to show solidarity and support on behalf of Greater London UNISON Regional Council officers and my own Housing Associations …Read more…
Put NHS pay right – NHS strike rolling report
Follow here for news and views on the latest day of NHS industrial action
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Investors call for a Say on Climate
LAPFF, Sarasin & Partners, CCLA and Ethos Foundation write to the FTSE All-share urging AGM vote on climate action plans Last week the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF), Sarasin & Partners LLP, CCLA and Ethos Foundation wrote to …Read more…
Higher education pay dispute enters new talks
Unions and employers to hold conciliation talks in long-running HE pay dispute
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It’s time the PM ditched the pretence and came clean with the public, says UNISON
If the government has no intention of resolving the NHS dispute, the prime minister must come clean
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Recap: Second day of EA strikes
Environment Agency workers started a 12-hour strike at 7am on Wednesday, alongside their Prospect colleagues. Here’s some of the action
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