Just enjoyed reading our free online Community Newspaper “Newham Voices”. Amongst many interesting articles and reports, my favourite this month was the review of the “Golden Fleece” Pub in Manor Park. Which I can still just about remember going …Read more…
Review: Reich for Beginners, by David Zane Mairowitz, illustrated by German Gonzales
A very good introduction — in graphic novel format — to the life and work of Wilhelm Reich, a brilliant psychoanalyst and a man who attempted to reconcile the teachings of Freud and Marx. His…Read more…
First Manchester strikes to go ahead
Around 360 bus drivers employed by First Manchester will begin strike action on Monday (July 3) after they voted against a new offer by the company that had ‘strings attached’. First Manchester’s current offer is split so the drivers would receive approximately half the pay rise in April and half in October. Unite said the […]
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Thames Water fiasco: gov’t asleep at the wheel
The financial turmoil that has engulfed Thames Water demonstrates that the government has been found asleep at the wheel yet again and that the UK’s regulatory regime is not fit for purpose, Unite has warned. Unite, which represents hundreds of workers at Thames Water, is committed to ensuring that the workers, as well as the […]
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‘It’s time our politicians stepped up’ on steel
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham marched with Unite steel members this week (June 27) in Westminster to warn MPs and ministers that the time for talking is over and immediate action is required by the government to secure the long-term future of the UK’s steel industry. From hospitals to defence, Unite has said it is […]
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We need workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity and respect
Julia Georgiou is General Secretary of the NHBC Staff Association and is a member of the TUC’s LGBT+ committee shared some of her thoughts and experiences of being a trans person at work.
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No child left behind – Free school meals for all
With families under immense financial pressure, it is more important than ever to provide free school meals for every child. For many children, free school meals are their main source of hot and nutritious food.
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Fix for NHS pay must be ‘at heart’ of any workforce solution, says UNISON
Action on retention is key.
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Fix for NHS pay must be ‘at heart’ of any workforce solution, says UNISON
Action on retention is key.
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“No worker should have the cost of their DBS check deducted from their payslip…”
It is simply incredible that some employers require DBS checks to be paid by their low paid employees!!!! Congratulations to London UNISON Voluntary organisations branch for their campaigning on this topic and for this new survey of UNISON member…Read more…
Blog: Matt Hancock made for grim listening at the COVID Inquiry
He continues to forget that his department as Secretary of State was not just for health, but social care too
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Blog: Matt Hancock made for grim listening at the COVID Inquiry
He continues to forget that his department as Secretary of State was not just for health, but social care too
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Government must bring the water companies back to public ownership, says UNISON
A short-term fix to bail out Thames Water won’t be enough.
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Government must bring the water companies back to public ownership, says UNISON
A short-term fix to bail out Thames Water won’t be enough.
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Record rise in NHS mental health sickness
Unite has raised the alarm over the looming closure of 40 mental health and wellbeing hubs that provide support for under pressure NHS staff. The warning comes as figures released on Thursday (June 29) show that NHS sickness absences have reached record highs, with mental health problems accounting for the biggest proportion of causes at […]
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Construction workers in pay win
Construction workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement will receive a substantial increase in pay rates next month following negotiations led by Unite. The workers will immediately receive a six per cent increase and then a further 1.5 per cent increase from 1 January 2024, a compound increase of 7.59 per cent. […]
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Bristol summer bin chaos
More than 200 refuse workers employed by Bristol Waste will strike in July, Unite said on Thursday (June 29). The workers, who collect bins, clean the streets and operate household waste and recycling centres, are angry at a 17 month pay offer of seven per cent or £2,000, whichever is greater for their salary. With […]
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Review: The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism, by Bertrand Russell
In 1920, when this book first appeared, there were not very many critics of the new Soviet government on the Left (outside of Russia). Anarchists including Emma Goldman visited Russia and came away disenchanted. Rosa…Read more…
“What lies ahead for housing associations with pension obligations?”
So check out this report by https://www.socialhousing.co.uk/comment/comment (pay wall) May 24 2023 that DB pensions obligations “likely to have reduced by more than 50%” and due to surpluses in the Local Government Pension schemes “We expect sign…Read more…
What is shadow IT? And why should unions care?
At the TUC, we’re currently embarking on a project to identify and rationalise the shadow IT that our organisation uses. It’s one of our biggest digital and data risks, and will be for most unions as well. First some definitions. When we’re talking about “shadow IT”, we mean the use of a whole secondary set … Continue reading What is shadow IT? And why should unions care?
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