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Every year on April 28, trade unions and their members unite to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD). Events are held across the world to remember those who have lost their lives at work, or from work-related injury and diseases. IWMD has turned its attention to ‘climate change and workers’ health’ this year. In today’s […]
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Now is the time to vote in the service group elections
The article UNISON opinion: Who wins? You decide first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Now is the time to vote in the service group elections
The article Opinion: Who wins? You decide first appeared on the UNISON National site.
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…
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…
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…
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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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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This week, workers across Wales and the world will be remembering those who lost their lives due to work
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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…
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…
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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…
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.
The article Prime Minister should focus on the NHS, not demonise those too sick to work first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Prime Minister should focus on the NHS, not demonise those too sick to work.
The article Prime Minister should focus on the NHS, not demonise those too sick to work first appeared on the UNISON National site.
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…
Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference
The article NEC hears of another Supreme Court win for UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference
The article NEC hears of another Supreme Court win for UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“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…