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My guide to organising at work is coming soon from Pluto Press

Jul 8, 2022By Ian's Unite site

I’ve written a book, Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work, which Pluto are publishing soon.
There’s lots more information about it on a new website, workers-can-win.info, including Chapter 1 which you can read for free, and details of ho…Read more…

Jul 8, 2022Ian's Unite site

Why so quiet?

Jun 20, 2019By Ian's Unite site

I’ve been getting a few questions lately, so wanted to post an update.

As I’m not in a workplace at the moment, I stepped down from the various Unite committees I was on. I’m still active in Unite (though the machine doesn’t make this easy!) but am co…Read more…

Jun 20, 2019Ian's Unite site

Ian Allinson v Fujitsu Services Limited Employment Tribunal case resolved

Oct 22, 2018By Ian's Unite site

Ian Allinson had been seeking reinstatement with his former employer, Fujitsu Services Limited. The claims have now been resolved in a manner acceptable to both parties but which include the claimant accepting that he will not be reinstated.Read more…

Oct 22, 2018Ian's Unite site

GPM&IT NISC June 2018

Jul 26, 2018By Ian's Unite site

This is my personal report, not an official one. It omits most of the industrial business, as this is often confidential. Other than that, if you are aware of any errors please let me know.

This was the first meeting of the new National Industrial Sec…Read more…

Jul 26, 2018Ian's Unite site

Report: Unite Policy Conference 2018

Jul 23, 2018By Ian's Unite site

This isn’t an official report, but is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If you spot any errors or omissions, please let me know. I have also uploaded the official “progress of business”.

You can refer to the conference agenda (the pack of motions …Read more…

Jul 23, 2018Ian's Unite site

Reinstate Ian Allinson statement

Jan 24, 2018By Ian's Unite site

A “Reinstate Ian Allinson – Stop victimisation of union reps” statement has been launched to put pressure on Fujitsu over my dismissal and build solidarity for the wider Fujitsu dispute.

I’ve copied the text of the statement below. The statement with …Read more…

Jan 24, 2018Ian's Unite site

My dismissal and the Fujitsu strikes

Jan 18, 2018By Ian's Unite site

On Friday 12 January Fujitsu dismissed me under the guise of redundancy. They had given me the news by letter earlier in the week, when I was on compassionate leave for a family funeral. They didn’t even allow me to work my notice despite the fact that…Read more…

Jan 18, 2018Ian's Unite site

Report from Unite GPM&IT national sector conference 2017

Nov 19, 2017By Ian's Unite site

Last week delegates from each of Unite’s industrial sectors met in Brighton for their National Sector Conferences. This report covers the plenary, shared between several sectors, and the conference for my own sector – Graphical, Paper, Media & IT.
…Read more…

Nov 19, 2017Ian's Unite site

Unite constitutional timetable 2017-2023

Oct 21, 2017By Ian's Unite site

The detailed timetable of windows for the various meetings for the coming year is below.

For explanation of jargon and acronyms, see my glossary. For more information on Unite’s structures, see my structures page.
20 Nov – 1 Dec 2017 and 10-14 Dec 201…Read more…

Oct 21, 2017Ian's Unite site

Report from GPM&IT NISC October 2017

Oct 9, 2017By Ian's Unite site

Report from GPM&IT NISC October 2017
Unite’s National Industrial Sector Committees (NISCs) meet quarterly, bringing together activists from a particular industrial sector, delegated from Regional Industrial Sector Committees (RISCs). The NISC for the Graphical, Paper, Media & IT…Read more…

Oct 9, 2017Ian's Unite site

Unite branch elections

Oct 9, 2017By Ian's Unite site

Unite has produced a useful leaflet “Getting involved in Unite branches” which sets out their function and the main jobs in the branch.

Branches are being asked to elect their branch officers in January – March 2018 to serve for three years from 1 Ap…Read more…

Oct 9, 2017Ian's Unite site

Unite Sector Conferences 2017

Jul 12, 2017By Ian's Unite site

Later this year the National Retired Members and all Unite sectors will hold their conferences in Brighton. Each sector conferences determines a sector’s own industrial policies provided that they are not inconsistent with the general policy and object…Read more…

Jul 12, 2017Ian's Unite site

Solidarity needed – housing, BA, NHS and finance

Jul 6, 2017By Ian's Unite site

Four groups of Unite members are currently engaged in pretty serious industrial action at the moment. They deserve our support.

I’d previously posted about the outsourced Manchester housing maintenance workers. They are now escalating their action wit…Read more…

Jul 6, 2017Ian's Unite site

Support Manchester housing maintenance strikers

Jun 23, 2017By Ian's Unite site

180 Unite members employed by Manchester Working Limited / Mears, who carry out vital maintenance in the city, have been been in dispute for five weeks and are currently striking on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Today they held an impressive protest …Read more…

Jun 23, 2017Ian's Unite site

ian4unite web site launched: Elect Ian Allinson as Unite General Secretary

Dec 17, 2016By Ian's Unite site

This General Secretary election shouldn’t even be happening. Like a million other Unite members it came as a surprise to me and until it was announced I had no plans to stand. The election timetable makes it as hard as possible for any challenger – it …Read more…

Dec 17, 2016Ian's Unite site

McCluskey in disarray on free movement of workers

Dec 17, 2016By Ian's Unite site

When I launched the campaign for General Secretary of Unite on Thursday evening, Len McCluskey’s backsliding on free movement of labour was one of the issues I raised. Little did I know how the issue would explode yesterday, with McCluskey and his supp…Read more…

Dec 17, 2016Ian's Unite site

Ian Allinson to stand against McCluskey and Coyne for Unite General Secretary

Dec 15, 2016By Ian's Unite site

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Dec 15, 2016Ian's Unite site

Latest anti-union laws

Dec 9, 2016By Ian's Unite site

The government has published new draft documents relating to the Trade Union Act 2016. These include:
Draft Code of Practice on industrial action ballots and notice to employers (which includes the new ballot thresholds)Draft Code of Practice on picket…Read more…

Dec 9, 2016Ian's Unite site

Snap General Secretary election called

Dec 6, 2016By Ian's Unite site

Once again Len McCluskey has decided to force a snap General Secretary election, in which he intends to stand for re-election. The announcement is here and the official Unite information is here.

Calling the election now, a year early, with nomination…Read more…

Dec 6, 2016Ian's Unite site

Strikes continue at Fujitsu

Nov 8, 2016By Ian's Unite site

We had our third strike day today at Fujitsu Manchester, and two more have now been called for Wednesday and Thursday next week.

Check out our Unite @ Fujitsu web site for the latest news – and an “appeal for support” leaflet which includes how you ca…Read more…

Nov 8, 2016Ian's Unite site
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