EU summit meeting in Brussels The recent EU summit meeting in Brussels was dominated by what is presented as the continuing problem of migration to Europe, much of it occurring because of the exodus…Read more…
No to the Deployment of British Troops in Afghanistan!
Massive opposition which has been organised to Trump’s warmongering and attempts at global dictate Ahead of the recently concluded NATO summit in Brussels, Theresa May committed 440 more…Read more…
The multiple ways of learning and knowing through activism
Dear Colleagues,
Just a brief post whilst racing ahead in writing doctoral thesis findings. I wanted to give a plug for Griff Foley’s book, Learning in Social Action, for having set an international benchmark for understanding the learning that takes …Read more…
“Sleep-in shifts judgment is a huge mistake”
This judgement is bad news for hundreds of thousands of low paid care workers (including my
niece).
Being paid not even the national minimum wage for work is simply a disgrace. I hope UNISON lawyers can find a way forward on this.
If not we need to …Read more…
Unite against Trump’s ‘climate chaos’
Members of a Unite branch in London, many of whom are green charity activists, protested against US President Donald Trump’s stance on climate change last night (July 12) ahead of today’s…Read more…
Just how much public service workers are spending on rent
In most parts of the UK, the price of renting a home has risen steadily, while public sector salaries… well, they haven’t. Find out how much NHS porters, nurses, PCSOs and more are spending on rent…Read more…
Sleep-in shifts judgment is a huge mistake
The legal decision today (Friday) not to count sleep-in shifts as working time is wrong, and is at odds with legal precedents and a common sense understanding of what counts as work, says UNISON….Read more…
Wimbledon rakes in millions, so why do its night workers get peanuts?
If the All England Club can afford to pay out millions to the world’s richest sports stars, it can afford to pay night workers more than £8 an hourRead more…
Health and safety and the role of local councils
Here’s what you need to knowRead more…
Forest Gate Festival – this Saturday 14 July 2018 (Bastille Day!)
@FGFestivalE7 FREE 🎉 street festival 🎉 on Saturday 14th July Osborne Road in the heart of #ForestGate #newham #forestgatefestival
Check out theforestgatefestival.com
(there will be a Labour Party stall outside 27 Osborne Road 10-2pm)Read more…
Ryanair & employment-related disclosures
As a lot of people in my world know, there are a number of initiatives underway to try to improve disclosure by companies of information related to employment practices. This is in response to blow-ups at a number of companies that have had controversi…Read more…
A time to celebrate
ON UNISON’s 25th birthday, general secretary Dave Prentis takes stock of the union’s achievements and of what lies in store in the future
The article A time to celebrate first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Saying no to the politics of division
As trade unionists we stand for world peace and prosperity. We stand for equality, justice and respect. As trade unionists we stand against bigotry. We stand against sexism and misogyny. We…Read more…
Report of Branch Delegates to Local Government Conference Brighton June 2018
The branch recently sent a delegation to the Local Government Conference in Brighton 18-19 June 2018. A comprehensive report with outstanding drawings has been produced by one of our delegates, Duncan Bourne. Well worth a read…… Conference Delega…Read more…
Inaugural meeting of Newham Homelessness Forum
Picture college of yesterday’s well attended initial meeting of stakeholders from across Newham including residents who have experienced homelessness, faith groups, Government agencies, NGOs and Council officers. It took place in the historic for…Read more…
Rat infestations and soaring suicide rates – what’s happened to our prisons under the Tories?
After years of funding cuts, the criminal justice system is on the verge of total collapseRead more…
Why working people are marching against Trump – and why you should join us
Marching against Donald Trump is about giving power back to the working people of Britain. It’s about standing up to structural inequality and violence. We hope you’ll join us.Read more…
“Remember, they only win under Labour!!”
Great effort by the England team but just saying….Read more…
England fans lay wreath for Soviet war dead:
England fans lay wreath for Soviet war dead ahead of World Cup opener An England fan at the Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd (Owen Humphreys/PA) By Scott D’Arcy, Press Association in Volgograd –…Read more…
Why national minimum wage needs to rise to £10
A report published this week shows how a rise in the minimum wage would see 9 million workers better off. And that can only be good for the country, Unite director of research John Earls writes….Read more…