The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) decision today (May 1) to close 60 per cent of its Williams and Glyn bank branch network represents the demolition of the bank’s customer services responsibilities…Read more…
‘Unguarded moment’?
Just hours after the merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda was announced, a venture that could very well slash jobs and shut stores, Sainbsury’s chief executive Mike Coupe had only one thing in mind…Read more…
‘Not the answer’
The Donald Trump administration today (May 1) announced that it would be extending its exemption on steel and aluminium tariffs for the EU, Mexico and Canada. In March, Trump announced that…Read more…
‘New pay dawn’
NHS health workers, members of Unite, started voting on Monday (April 30) on the three year pay deal that was unveiled in March. Unite’s national health committee, which represents the union’s…Read more…
Unite celebrates May Day
Unite joined throngs of protesters today (May 1) for the annual May Day march in London, where hundreds called for an end to austerity and better pay, terms and conditions for working people, among…Read more…
Blog: Another reason to be proud of our union – on May Day, and every day
We should be rightly proud that we’re the biggest and best union in the country. We should celebrate our quarter of a century of incredible achievements. Yet we must also take this as an opportunity…Read more…
‘Respect and dignity’
Given the often dreary and unpredictable British weather, the ancient celebration of May Day as the beginning of summer can seem a tad premature. However, the first of May also marks another…Read more…
Stop serving up exploitation
May Day for some Unite members will have a special significance this year. It will mark 673 days since the Tory government promised to review the chronic mess that is tipping policy in this country….Read more…
May Day 2018: A Call to build the New:
May 1, 2018 MAY DAY 2018 May Day is the time for the workers to affirm their own programme. Society at this time is faced with a multitude of problems. These are problems for solution, but…Read more…
It’s not us, it’s all about YOU!
What on earth is a UNISON service group? And what have they got to do with you? As it turns out, quite a lot actually
The article It’s not us, it’s all about YOU! first appeared on the…Read more…
‘Outsourcing folly’
Ministers have been urged to have a serious rethink about the outsourcing of Ministry of Defence (MoD) firefighters in the wake of the Carillion collapse. The call has come from Unite over…Read more…
Sunshine and showers – April’s highlights
April may have started with the Easter holidays but there was no rest for UNISON staff, activists and members. And there was only one issue on everyone’s mind – pay.
The article Sunshine and showers…Read more…
Foxes, UKIP Switchers & New Eastenders – Forest Gate North Labour Canvass
After my Mobike UK adventure I joined comrades in Forest Gate North on #labourdoorstop.
It was interesting to be blamed for not stopping foxes getting into private gardens and then to hear a previous UKIP supporting family switching to being strong L…Read more…
My First Mobike
My first @MobikeUK. #ForestGate to #WestHam. Took 5 minutes to download to phone & then ride.
Easy to unlock. Ride ok but not as stable as @SantanderCycles. (aka “Ken Bikes”)
Bit small for big blokes.
No gears? Problem if hills.
“Bell” bett…Read more…
Venezuela Solidarity Campaign : Forthcoming Presidential Elections In Venezuela Explained.
Presidential elections will be held in Venezuela on 20th May. Venezuela Solidarity Campaign has produced a short executive summary of an earlier Q&A document outlining the truth about the vote…Read more…
Save our nurseries: when the kids went to Westminster
Are these the youngest UNISON campaigners?
The article Save our nurseries: when the kids went to Westminster first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘Treat us with respect’
Following a surprise merger between supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Asda agreed today (April 30), Unite is calling for urgent assurances over jobs. Combined, the two retailers employ…Read more…
Unite remembers
Unite activists gathered at Tower Hill in London on Saturday (April 28), International Workers’ Memorial Day, to pay tribute to those who’ve been killed or injured at work. …Read more…
‘Remembering those we’ve lost’
Unite members from across Yorkshire gathered at ceremonies to mark International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) on Saturday (April 28). In Sheffield around 100 people gathered as a wreath was…Read more…
Arbitrary decision to launch strikes on Syria:
Arbitrary decish strikes on Syria The Debate over the Royal Prerogative Bristol protest In the early hours of Saturday April 14, Britain joined forces with the missile attack on Syria and its capital…Read more…