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Unite general secretary Sharon Graham hailed the triumph of global solidarity that is the International Dockworkers Council (IDC), which met in Liverpool this week for its mid-term conference. Returning to the birthplace of the IDC in Liverpool, the global federation of dockworkers’ unions convened to discuss their shared struggles. In her opening speech, Sharon praised […]
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This week is the 25th anniversary of the first elections to the Scottish Parliament. Commentary typically focuses on how the Parliament has performed and how its procedures can be reformed. While I agree with many of the criticisms, the Scott…Read more…
A year ago, the increasingly rightist, pro-Russian Georgian government proposed legislation that shocked the country. Under the new law, individuals or organisations that received money from foreign donors would have to declare themselves as “foreign…Read more…
Voters in council elections have deserted the Conservatives over their party’s failure to properly fund local services
The article UNISON opinion: PM should call an immediate general election first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Voters in council elections have deserted the Conservatives over their party’s failure to properly fund local services
The article UNISON opinion: PM should call an immediate general election first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The Israeli government voted on Sunday 5th May to shut down the operations of Al Jazeera, one of the last remaining international media networks reporting from the war-ravaged Gaza strip. As a result, Al Jazeera’s offices in Israel were closed, … Continue reading Read more…
We’re very proud that this groundbreaking AI Bill project has been led by the trade union movement.
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On International Workers Memorial Day, Unite members of the London Building Workers branch gathered with trade union comrades to remember a roofer killed at work. Ekarmanjeet Singh was originally from Gurdaspur in India and had been working as a roofer in the UK for three years before his death. The 25 year old died on […]
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Today I joined my West Ham ward Labour comrades John W, Ash and Varghese on a “GTVO” (Get the Vote out”) canvass of key priority routes in our ward and elsewhere in West Ham. John & I picked up routes and leaflets from our campaign HQ in…Read more…
‘If support staff didn’t do their job, you’d notice it’
The article Christina McAnea stresses how vital school support staff are first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘If support staff didn’t do their job, you’d notice it’
The article Christina McAnea stresses how vital school support staff are first appeared on the UNISON National site.
All the taster courses are free to UNISON members and will take place online
The article Take the chance to learn at work first appeared on the UNISON National site.
All the taster courses are free to UNISON members and will take place online
The article Take the chance to learn at work first appeared on the UNISON National site.
This evening my ward Cllr colleague. John Whitworth and I went knocking doors in Corporation Street, West Ham, Newham London. This was to remind residents about the election tomorrow and find out when and if they intend to vote for Sadiq as Mayor and f…Read more…
It’s International Workers’ Day 2024 #IWD2024
UNISON stands in solidarity with all workers and their trade unions at home and around the world.
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We held our Black Workers Conference over the weekend and had delegates from across the movement come together in celebration, strength and solidarity.
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Construction workers gathered at Unite’s annual International Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration at Tower Hill by the Building Worker statue in London this week. In a year that saw deaths in the construction industry climb, speakers recognised the role trade union health and safety reps play in making workplaces safer, and demanded better access to all […]
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Unite has released a new film which features the ‘lost voices’ of Bristol Bus Boycott women pioneers. The film was produced as part of a commemoration event at the Tony Benn House in Bristol. You can watch the film below: Film by Jake Roberts
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