Tonight at our UNISON London Housing Associations Branch Executive meeting, we discussed a number of key issues facing members – possible/probable strike action over pay, breaking of pension promises and trade union victimisation & bullying by a ma…Read more…
Trade unions are fighting for trans rights
The workers’ movement has now established the Trade Unions for Trans Rights Network, a campaigning network that will organise for trans rights at work and in wider society – alongside LGBTQ+ charities and community organisations.
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An emergency appeal for help from LabourStart
Let’s start with the good news. At the end of April, we held the most successful Global Solidarity Conference ever. Nearly 300 trade unionists from 30 countries gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia in an impressive display…Read more…
Tbilisi: Meeting at a time of wars, crises and catastrophes
I’ve just come back from an international conference that could not have happened thirty years ago. And it’s a conference that might also prove impossible to hold in just a few short years. LabourStart’s Global…Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections: Tony endorses John & Denise for Community seats
Many thanks to former UNISON Housing Associations branch chair & L&Q Housing Association convenor, Tony Power, for this endorsement.For those of you who do not work for Housing associations, Charities or other 3rd sector employers (Called “Comm…Read more…
‘The largest election we have in UNISON’
Nicky Ramanandi knows how important it is to vote in the NEC elections – and is encouraging all members to take part
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Hertfordshire Walker: Much Hadam North Loop 16.4.23
I have been a little busy lately with various things but still been on some lovely walks with Gill but not had time to post on them. We did this 6.1 mile circular walk only 40 minutes drive from East London (1 hr 23 by public transport) last…Read more…
UNISON Elections 2023: Ballot closes Friday 19 May
For all UNISON members voting in the NEC elections, here are our personal recommendations for contested seats. We have not sought the agreement of anyone to be in these recommendations.Please vote in these elections, the future of the union is at stake…Read more…
Coronation of King Charles III – A view
I watched most of it at home on television. I am interested in history and I like a bit of “pomp and ceremony” but found the coronation service fascinating yet extremely strange, even rather weird in parts. When Charles was to be “anointed” and t…Read more…
Congratulations to UNISON Paramedic – Councillor Pete Hannell
London Paramedic and UNISON activist Pete Hannell was elected yesterday as a Labour Councillor for Dacorum Borough Council in Hertfordshire. Pete topped the poll for his ward in Bennetts End. Labour now has 3 Councillors when beforehand there was none…Read more…
Legal mobilisation and data-driven technologies: a multidimensional and participatory approach (part two)
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Strike-breaking legislation is unlawful, argues UNISON in High Court
Since July 2022, agencies have been permitted to supply temporary workers to replace striking workers – which the union argues, defeats the very purpose of a strike
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Strike-breaking legislation is unlawful, argues UNISON in High Court
Since July 2022, agencies have been permitted to supply temporary workers to replace striking workers – which the union argues, defeats the very purpose of a strike
The article Strike-breaking legislation is unlawful, argues UNISON in High Court first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Preparing for major union campaigns online
The need for unions to mount and sustain large scale campaigns has grown in recent years. We’ve seen major national industrial disputes for many unions. Fundamental challenges such as government attempts to curtail the right to strike. And for those unions who are politically affiliated, an upcoming general election campaign. Digital technologies increase our options … Continue reading Preparing for major union campaigns online
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Insourcing campaigners at Barts NHS Trust celebrate final phase
Cleaning, catering and support staff at five London hospitals are now back in-house
The article Insourcing campaigners at Barts NHS Trust celebrate final phase first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Good morning its polling day – Change only happens when working people vote
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Vote Labour & Vote Labour Movement Family
Yesterday evening I joined a UNISON Labour Link telecanvassing session (via dialogue software) for Peter Hannell, who is a para medic and a elected UNISON committee member of Greater London Labour Link. He is standing to be a Labour Councillor in Benne…Read more…
UNISON calls for tougher taxes on energy profits
While workers are struggling to pay their energy costs, BP has announced profits of £4 billion in the first three months of this year
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68 is too late!
Unite has joined forces with the National Pensioners’ Convention (NPC) and the Scottish Pensioners’ Forum (SPF) to launch a campaign to demand that the government rules out any further increases to the state pension age. In the first of many demonstrations, Unite, NPC and SPF activists mobilised outside Parliament alongside Labour MPs on Tuesday (May […]
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Three steps to NEC heaven
Don’t leave it to everyone else. Take a few minutes to vote for UNISON’s most senior body of activists – and help your union be the best it can be. Time is running out, so act now!
The article Three steps to NEC heaven first appeared on the UNISON National site.