After six years of fiddling and relying on the so-called invisible hand of the market to correct industrial imbalances the government has finally published an industrial strategy. For the…Read more…
Margaret McKee UNISON NEC Candidate Northern Ireland Reserved Seat
“Coming from Northern Ireland I know only too well the impact of division. I stand for a united Union that serves all its members in the workplace and fights the detrimental policies of austerity and privatisation of our public services”.
Margaret McK…Read more…
‘Needless’ job losses
Proposals by Honeywell to close an award winning site in Chesterfield with the loss of 66 jobs were branded as ‘needless’ and ‘short sighted’ by Unite today (January 23). A 30 day consultation…Read more…
Work with us
Angry workers employed at Cape Industrial Services Limited on the Fellside CHP plant, based at Sellafield, in Cumbria are preparing to ratchet up industrial action in their long-running dispute over…Read more…
A bold vision
Ahead of the launch today (January 23) of the government’s plan to develop a modern industrial strategy, the leader of the biggest union in manufacturing again called upon the prime minister to stand…Read more…
Tal y fan walk
Off message but over Xmas, Gill and I went on a marvellous walk in North Wales. Tal y fan is the lowest mountain in Snowdonia at 2000ft (610m) and an ideal introduction to climbing mountains. It also follows an ancient Roman road, passes prehistoric mo…Read more…
Political Forum in the North East:
A Programme of Political Forums on the Future of Society You are warmly invited to a Political Forum in the North East of England on the Future of Society. Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10.00am –…Read more…
Vice president pledges to continue the fight against intolerance
Carol Sewell also pays tribute to president Eric Roberts as she addresses Black members’ conference
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Jobs & living standards no longer top priority for government
Although her speech on industrial strategy on Monday could redress the balance a bit, the Prime Minister’s speech on Brexit last week confirmed that her government is putting jobs and living standards lower down their agenda than exiting the European Union and reducing migration. Is the era…Read more…
Black members’ conference tackles a range of issues
Busy morning looks at impact of Brexit, mental health issues, immigration and austerity, London mayoral election and Black representation
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Act now! Demand Bangladesh release 11 textile union leaders
Today we’re urging you to take online action calling on the government of Bangladesh to immediately and unconditionally release 11 textile trade union leaders detained in recent weeks. They…Read more…
6 steps to an industrial strategy for good jobs, a strong economy and a cleaner planet
Early this week the government is due to announce details of its long-awaited green paper on industrial strategy. This announcement would be important at any time, but in the context of Brexit, an active, intelligent, sustainable industrial strategy will be essential to the UK’s economic fortunes….Read more…
Why we need to build a new housing consensus for affordable and decent homes for all
Why we need to build a new housing consensus for affordable and decent homes for all
(motion from UNISON Housing Association branch to the Greater London Regional Council AGM on Feb 1. If passed it could also be submitted to UNISON Nationa…Read more…
Is there ‘Life after Brexit’ for NUJ Brussels members?
Brussels, 21/01/2017. While Brexit is making headlines for journalists all round the world, few of those actually writing the headlines have had time to give consideration to their own likely status…Read more…
Violence and abuse top the agenda at Black members’ conference
A busy afternoon at UNISON’s Black members’ conference began with Tania Ebosi McKee, for the national black members’ committee, introducing a motion on #BlackLivesMatter – solidarity to…Read more…
‘Hate is not anything someone is born with’
Black members’ conference discusses the challenge of fighting back against racism and Islamophobia
The article ‘Hate is not anything someone is born with’ first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Chris Hanrahan UNISON NEC Candidate Police & Justice
“Putting our members first is what UNISON is all about. I will always put our union first and serve the best interests of our members. I will not be swayed by the agenda of a political party, my allegiance is to UNISON”.
Chris Hanrahan Police & Ju…Read more…
‘It’s impossible? No it’s not!’
Dawn Butler MP addresses Black members’ conference and encourages delegates to put themselves forward as leaders
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Blog: We must always have hope, even in these difficult times
When those who share our values are being knocked down, we have to get back up and keep on fighting. That’s the only choice we have. And it’s the only thing that has ever changed our country for the…Read more…
West Ham Labour Canvassing, Women’s March and Sunday Night Live
Dear JohnJust a reminder about our canvassing session tomorrow. And an invitation from Seyi Akiwowo to join West Ham Women’s Forum at the Women’s March tomorrow.
Canvassing
Saturday 21 Jan – Labour’s NHS Campaign Action Day
Meet 11am a…Read more…