The Bernie Sanders campaigns in 2016 and 2020 were a high-water mark for Socialist politics in the U.S. Sanders, who campaigned as a Democrat, won over thirteen million votes, 43% of the total, in his…Read more…
Workers ‘fighting hard to stand still’
Wage growth slowed according to the latest figures published today (January 16) but pay is still outpacing inflation. Average weekly wage growth, which excludes bonuses, slid to 6.6 per cent in three months to November from 7.3 per cent in the previous month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported. But with inflation falling more […]
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UNISON Pension Seminar 2024
14 March 202411:00am–3:00pmUNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AYThe seminar will bring delegates up to date on key pension issues. These will include the pension gender gap, investing pension money in ways that have positive impacts, and how …Read more…
UNISON announces 2024 Nelson Mandela Award winner
Ameen Hadi was nominated as a passionate and dedicated anti-racist and advocate for equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.
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UNISON announces 2024 Nelson Mandela award winner
Ameen Hadi was nominated as a passionate and dedicated anti-racist and advocate for equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Chorleywood to Chesham walk: Chilterns Society
Today Gill and I had another marvellous walk courtesy of the Chilterns Society 8 miles linear walk from Chorleywood to Chesham. We took the Lizzie line from Forest Gate, changed at Liverpool Street for metropolitan line all the way to Chorl…Read more…
West Ham ward New Year Canvass and Street Surgery
This morning we had our first canvass and street surgery of 2024 in our ward. We met at the ATL cafe then went to doorknock and speak to residents with my Councillor ward colleagues, Charlene and John. Also, we had Lewis (Green Street West Councillor, …Read more…
Fear, optimism and determination: trade unionists respond to artificial intelligence in myriad of ways
More and more, artificial intelligence is being used to manage workers and assist with other tasks in workplaces across Wales. But what are the implications? Wales TUC, Connected by Data and Dr Juan Grigera have been speaking with trade unionists to…Read more…
UNISON London Local Government Reps: Vote Sonya, Clara & Sean 2024
UNISON Service Group elections nominations opened on Monday. I no longer work for a Council but do recommend that UNISON London Local Government branches consider nominating Sonya, Clara and Sean. They are top trade unionists! I will be posting o…Read more…
Review: Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature’s Secrets to Longevity, by Nicklas Brendborg
I admit it: I like reading books about ageing, life extension, and immortality. These seem to fall into two categories. Some authors expect to live forever because of the vitamin cocktails they drink every morning…Read more…
Tesco profit forecast soars
Supermarket giant Tesco’s latest trading update was further proof of rampant profiteering in the sector, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said. Tesco announced on Thursday (January 11) that its Christmas sales were higher than expected. It also revised upwards its profit forecast for the full year to £2.75bn, up from the previously forecast of the […]
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UNISON Winter fuel grants for members on a low income
Can branches check out this page unsn.uk/41SPAHd and encourage low income members to apply for a “there for you” winter fuel grant worth £200. Applications will open twice on Wednesday 24 January, at 8.30am and 5pm. The online …Read more…
NHS staff need better pay, not divisive distractions, says UNISON
Pitting different groups of staff against each other is wrong approach
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NHS staff need better pay, not divisive distractions, says UNISON
Pitting different groups of staff against each other is wrong approach
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Translink strike latest
Three public transport trade unions — Unite, GMB and SIPTU — have notified Translink in Northern Ireland that their members will participate in the wider public sector pay strike on Thursday 18 January. The strike will commence at staggered times from midnight on that day. The strike will involve all bus and rail drivers, engineers, […]
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Myanmar: A challenge for the world’s unions
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) exists to certify that products coming from the world’s forests are produced responsibly. You may never had heard about the FSC, but if you look around your home, you’ll see…Read more…
Future of Devolution and Work in Wales Report: Home Truths and Next Steps
Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj responds to the publication of the Future of Devolution and Work in Wales report.
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Dyfodol Datganoli a Gwaith yng Nghymru
Shavanah Taj yn ymateb i’r Adroddiad Dyfodol Datganoli a Gwaith.
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40 years after GCHQ: uniting against attacks on workers’ rights
Forty years ago, 14 civil servants working in Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) lost their jobs for being members of a trade union.
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Care changes are a start but won’t solve staffing crisis
What’s needed is the proper reform that can only come from a national care service.
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