The planned outsourcing of staff at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust is not in the interests of staff nor patients, says UNISON. UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has written to the head…Read more…
If the sun has got its hat on, you should too
Many employers are shirking their responsibilities when it comes to protecting outdoor workers in hot weatherRead more…
Coming together to celebrate our NHS
On Saturday, UNISON will March through the streets of London in to celebrate and defend the National Health Service. We will stand alongside those who rely on it, cherish it and campaign for it to…Read more…
Life after Conference in Beautiful Britain
Been recovering from UNISON conference. After 4 days locked in a large shed in Brighton it is great to get out and about.
We live in an unequal and imperfect country but it is also staggeringly beautiful. Read more…
The Contradiction Between Authority and Condition.
From TML (Canada): http://cpcml.ca/Tmld2009/D39073.htm People Are Born to Society When discussing rights and responsibilities the historical context is important. The productive forces in…Read more…
UNISON vows greater support for private sector members
Workers for private contractors are the fastest growing group of UNISON members
The article UNISON vows greater support for private sector members first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON escalates its campaign against NHS outsourcing
‘We are one team and we want to stay as a team’, Wigan strikers tell conference delegates
The article UNISON escalates its campaign against NHS outsourcing first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Imagine an NHS without the Windrush Generation
The growth and development of the NHS is inextricably linked with the journey and experiences of the Windrush Generation and similar migrantsRead more…
Standing in solidarity with Argentina's unions
The TUC is supporting Argentina’s trade unions ahead of their national strike against the destructive economic policies of their governmentRead more…
Second Anniversary of Brexit Referendum:
Hysteria and Division Surround the Brexit Votes and Negotiations June 23 marked the second anniversary of the referendum called by David Cameron on the issue of whether to Remain in or Leave the…Read more…
Preparing to Mark the 70th Anniversary of the National Health Service:
The National Health Service was founded on July 5, 1948. It is a vital public service, whose modern watchword must be that health care is a right. As such, marking the 70th anniversary of its…Read more…
#UNDC18 Motion 59.1 Privatisation and PFI – Building the Campaign (aka No to Moody mutuals)
President, Conference. John Gray, NEC, speaking strongly in favour of amendment 59.1 and against the privatisation of our public services by so called Public Service Mutuals. To be clear Unison is a supporter of the Co-operative movement and I happen p…Read more…
#UNDC18 UNISON National Delegate conference 2018 Thursday
Day 3 of UNISON National Conference. Read more…
Wrecking of the NHS on the Isle of Wight.
Through outsourcing of vital services at St Mary’s extensive wrecking is taking place to healthcare on the island. Around the country we know that amalgamation and hospital closures have been going…Read more…
_#UNDC18 “Housing Affordability is a growing concern for public services”
My speech to UNISON National Delegate Conference on behalf of National Executive
“Conference, President, it is unacceptable that public service workers continue to be priced of the housing market.
They keep local authority, education, community, our …Read more…
Review: Palace of Treason, by Jason Matthews
This, the second of the Red Sparrow books, continues where the previous one left off, and offers more of the same. It’s written by a former CIA officer, so much of it has the ring…Read more…
#UNDC18 UNISON NDC Wednesday fringes
Pictures from Conference floor; 25th Anniversary of UNISON celebration with my branch delegates two important fringes on Pensions and Housing. Read more…
#UNDC18 – UNISON National Delegate Conference 2018. Day one Tuesday
Day one of the 25th UNISON conference in Brighton. Pictures of UNISON NEC and my branch delegates. Read more…
Academies in Freefall:
The academy dream is in freefall. Schools should not have to pick up the pieces Laura McInerney The Guardian As more trusts are collapsing, a strict cap on executive pay and a lock on school assets…Read more…
‘100 years young’
Unite celebrated the 100th birthday of one of the union’s longest serving members on Friday (June 22). Former Unite shop steward and retired fitter and turner engineer and train repairman Tom…Read more…