The pressure on Elon Musk, the worlds richest man and CEO of Tesla who is refusing to reach an agreement on Collective Bargaining and union recognition with the Swedish IF Metall union, (who are being supported by other Nordic unions … Continue reading Read more…
Migrants Day 2023: One NHS, many nationalities
What on earth will happen to our NHS (nevermind our care services, food production, retail, etc) if we did not have migrant Labour in this country. Hat tip https://twitter.com/unisontheunion/status/1736716695438319848Read more…
Scottish Budget 2024-25
There were no big surprises in the draft Scottish Budget published today. I set out the background to the Budget in a briefing for the Jimmy Reid Foundation, and it was always going to be challenging given the economic environment and the appalli…Read more…
‘Serious industrial matter’
A shock new survey of Unite women members has revealed an overwhelming majority are failing to get menopause support at work. The survey, which polled 11,000 members, found that more than 80 per cent who are experiencing menopause symptoms have had no access to support in their workplaces. A number of the women polled reported […]
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Checking member data with commercial data cleaning services: NASUWT case study
Accurate member data is essential for a trade union of any size. If the purpose of a union is to build power and improve members’ experiences in workplaces, it is fundamental that it is clear who members are, where they work and how to get hold of them. This is especially true in the context … Continue reading Checking member data with commercial data cleaning services: NASUWT case study
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Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
As 2023 comes to an end, I want to thank all of you who’ve been working tirelessly to keep our public services going. I also want to thank those who’ve given up their time to support members, through representation and UNISON’s campaign work. I hope you can spend precious time with family and friends this […]
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Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
As 2023 comes to an end, I want to thank all of you who’ve been working tirelessly to keep our public services going. I also want to thank those who’ve given up their time to support members, through representation and UNISON’s campaign work. I hope you can spend precious time with family and friends this […]
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Merry Christmas.🎄 The best gift you can give to your past, present and future self is to join a union!
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Walking along Bournemouth Beach
Last weekend Gill and I were in Bournemouth and the weather Gods were kind to us as we walked from the Pier to Boscombe, then as far as Port Man Ravine, before turning back. A little windy but largely blue skies and sunshine. The surfers were out in fo…Read more…
West Ham Ward Christmas Campaign: Sadiq Khan for London Labour Mayor in 2024
This morning I went to my Councillor advice surgery for local residents, then this afternoon I joined colleagues in the ward to deliver leaflets (Labour doorstep was down) for Sadiq Khan, to be re-elected as London Mayor in May 2024. We were…Read more…
26 mile “Winter walk” for homeless charity St Mungo’s 27 January 2024
I have signed up to this walk via my employer and will be (hopefully) raising money by this “Just Giving” page this homelessness charity. In the past few months I have visited a St Mungo’s hostel and met residents and staff for work reasons …Read more…
Protecting free speech on Israel/Palestine
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Take your thermal break
When people think of frostbite they picture arctic explorers – but for many workers in the frozen food industry this is a very real hazard that can cause permanent damage.
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Climate change and its impacts on working women
Climate change and its impacts on working women
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Cold at work? Staying safe this winter
When the temperature falls, the risks rise. Hospitals are warning of worrying levels of winter viruses, and some sectors are stretched from under-staffing caused by sickness levels. Meanwhile, outdoor workers brace the icy cold and snowfall with risks …Read more…
Grand (Re) Opening of The Millers Well Pub
Another “off message” none political, pension or trade union post. It must be Christmas! Today I was invited by former Newham Councillor D Paul Sathianesan to attend the “Grand Opening” of the “The Millers Well Pub” tomorrow at 5.30pm. It is…Read more…
End rural mental health
The government is showing a “worrying degree of complacency” when it comes to the issue of rural mental health according to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee in a statement this November.
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UNISON Housing Associations branch officers Xmas meal 2023
A great meal out in Hoxton “Tay Do Cafe” (Vietnamese). Quite a few were unable to make it due to other seasonal commitments, but great opportunity for Branch officers to meet up with our Regional officer (Ezequiel) and case officer (Karl). The wo…Read more…
Government should focus on fixing social care, not playing politics with people’s lives
Higher pay needed to boost workforce
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Government should focus on fixing social care, not playing politics with people’s lives
Higher pay needed to boost workforce
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