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The new chair of Unite’s Executive Council (EC) Andy Green opened Unite’s Policy Conference on Tuesday (July 11). Andy paid tribute to the outgoing EC chair Tony Woodhouse, as he highlighted the major issues facing Unite members now, including the cost of living crisis, profiteering, and Tory anti-trade union laws hindering the fundamental right to […]
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Don’t be put off by the silly title. “Orgasmatron” was an inside joke in Woody Allen’s 1973 film “Sleeper”. And no, Wilhelm Reich did not invent sex (as far as I know). But title aside,…Read more…
My speech to Forum. “Chair, Forum, John Gray from Greater London Region, moving our regional motion on stopping bogus self-employment companies exploiting workers Forum, the recent BBC TV documentaries referenced in the motion have exposed the sc…Read more…
On Thursday, 22nd June we held our first build-up event ahead of the launch of the TUC Yorkshire & the Humber Black Activist Development Programme (2023).
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After a passionate and good-tempered debate at Unite’s rules conference on Monday (July 10), Unite delegates overwhelmingly voted to reject proposals that would have resulted in the union disaffiliating from the Labour Party. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham spoke in support of an Executive Council (EC) statement, which called on Unite to maintain its affiliation, […]
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Unite Rules Conference 2023 opened its door to Unite reps in Brighton on Sunday, July 9. The conference lasted until the following day and covered a range of issues, including rule changes on health and safety, membership contributions and benefits, young members, election of EC members, funds, equalities issues, inclusivity issues and the accountable representation […]
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Unite general secretary Sharon Graham met with various groups of delegates on the last day of the union’s rules conference in Brighton. See highlights in our photo gallery below.
Sharon with the South West region
Brighton UK: Following a passionate and ‘well-tempered’ debate at Unite’s rules conference today (Monday 10th July) the union which is the Labour Party’s biggest affiliate has overwhelmingly rejected proposals that would have resulted in the union disaffiliating from Labour. An … Continue reading Read more…
Migrant staff deserve nothing but respect and dignity for coming to look after those who need care the most.
The article Migrant care staff in UK ‘exploited and harassed’ by employers, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Migrant staff deserve nothing but respect and dignity for coming to look after those who need care the most.
The article Migrant care staff in UK ‘exploited and harassed’ by employers, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Yesterday morning I went to the hustings in East Ham Library organised by Newham Voices. Picture is of Labour Candidate for Boleyn Ward, Sofia Patel (Stephanie Garfield, Wall End Labour candidate was unable to attend) telling it as it i…Read more…
This picture collage is of our delegation (and other London members here in different roles) speaking on the key debates during Forum yesterday. Read more…
Yesterday evening delegates to UNISON National Labour Link Forum (the UNISON political fund that is affiliated to the Labour Party) gathered in Newcastle. After a meeting of our Greater London delegation to decide on who to speak on motions, there was …Read more…
Rachel Reeves straight-jacket for a future Labour government Writing in the Financial Times Adam Tooze asks whether “western elites have … MoreRead more…
Christina McAnea questions how the near financial collapse of Thames Water was allowed to happen and calls for renationalisation of the water industry
The article UNISON demands Thames Water answers first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea questions how the near financial collapse of Thames Water was allowed to happen and calls for renationalisation of the water industry
The article UNISON demands Thames Water answers first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The day everything changed: midwifery during the Covid-19 pandemic, By Suzanne Hardacre, Head of Midwifery in Cardiff during the Covid-19 pandemic and member of the Royal College of Midwives
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Finding confidence and inner strength through my union, by Marjorie Magsino, a nurse at Moriston Hospital and UNISON member
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Becoming a trade union rep just before the Covid-19 pandemic, By Stacey Keane, midwife in Cwm Taf Morganwg and member of the Royal College of Midwives.
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Unite’s Unite for a Workers’ Economy campaign staged a protest for the NHS outside the exclusive Carlton Club – a private members’ club frequented by Tory MPs. The protest was held on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NHS on Wednesday (July 5) to coincide with a party at the club hosted by […]
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