Ballot papers are being sent out to members homes from today. If you are a UNISON member and work in London HE please consider voting forJosie Mangan-MurphySue ParkinRead more…
UNISON SGE Elections 24 – London Local Government
Ballot papers are being sent out to members homes from today. If you are a UNISON member and work in London Local Government please consider voting forSean Fox – general seatSonya Howard – female seatClara Mason – reserved seatRead more…
UNISON SGE Elections 24 – London Health
Ballot papers are being sent out to members homes from today. If you are a UNISON member and work in London in Health please consider voting forChris Akaluka – general seatJulie Cunnane – female seatPaula Ward – reserved seatRead more…
Union tech survey 2024 – some thoughts on the results
At the TUC Digital Lab, we get most of our good ideas from the unions we collaborate with. One such need we found recently was for unions to know more about the various IT tools that other unions were using. The ideas was that by compiling a shared list of tools, unions could see where … Continue reading Union tech survey 2024 – some thoughts on the results
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Matthew’s Law call to protect workers in extreme weather
In the lead up to International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) on Sunday (April 28), UniteLive will explore this year’s IWMD theme – the climate crisis and workers’ health. Today, we highlight the untimely death of Unite member Matthew Campbell (pictured), who was killed because his employer failed to protect him in work during a storm. […]
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International Workers’ Memorial Day: why we remember the dead and fight for the living
This week, workers across Wales and the world will be remembering those who lost their lives due to work
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West Ham ward canvass with Janet & John’s
Yesterday, I had my Councillor surgery (ASB/\neighbour dispute/Overcrowding) and today I joined by Cllr colleague John Whitworth and new party member, Janet, for a street surgery/canvass in our ward. Janet has been a Labour supporter for man…Read more…
TUC AI Report, Employment Bill & Organising In Digital & Tech Sectors
The TUCs special task force report on Artificial intelligence and Employment Rights Bill was launched at the TUC Congress House in London on April 18th. Comprising of the TUC, the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of … Continue reading Read more…
Rachel Reeves Explains Labour’s New Deal For Working Peopl
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Who wins, You Decide – UNISON SGE elections start Monday 22/4/24
Next week most UNISON members will be sent ballot papers for our Service Group Executive (SGE) elections. Not all, since some seats were uncontested. Now, UNISON is the largest union in the UK, with around 1.3 million members in thousands of…Read more…
London Marathon shocker
In a shocking turn in the DHL Aviation East Midlands Airport dispute, ITV Central News reported earlier this week that a Unite member has had his place taken away in the London Marathon by his employer because he’s involved in strike action. Michael ‘Marathon Man’ Dallard told ITV Central News how he’d been selected in […]
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Prime Minister should focus on the NHS, not demonise those too sick to work
Prime Minister should focus on the NHS, not demonise those too sick to work.
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Norfolk Local Government Pension Fund gets £385m (for all claimants?) from Apple in iPhone row
Hat tip UNISON, Pension Age and BBCAmazing and massive payout. Well done to everyone involved. I understand that the £385 million settlement is not just for the Norfolk Fund but not sure what they will get?I have 30 years of pensionable service in the …Read more…
NEC hears of another Supreme Court win for UNISON
Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference
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NEC hears of another Supreme Court win for UNISON
Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference
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“Supreme Court judgment stops bad bosses from punishing striking workers”
“UNISON’s legal case makes clear employers must not discipline staff for striking”JG This is great news for all trade unionists and civil liberties. This morning I was at a meeting of the UNISON NEC in our head office in London. Our General Secretary, …Read more…
Supreme Court judgment stops bad bosses from punishing striking workers
UNISON’s legal case makes clear employers must not discipline staff for striking
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Supreme Court judgment stops bad bosses from punishing striking workers
UNISON’s legal case makes clear employers must not discipline staff for striking
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From Madrid to Kyiv
A little more than 85 years ago, on 28 March 1939, the Spanish civil war ended. The fascist forces under the command of General Franco entered the capital, Madrid, and it was all over. Spain…Read more…
Working from home shouldn’t cost us our health. Here’s what employers should do
Since the pandemic lockdowns, the number of people able to work from home for all or part of their working time has increased. This opportunity has been beneficial for many workers. Home working, as well as other forms of flexible working, helps to clo…Read more…