Schools Green Paper Taking the Capital-Centred School System to a New Level On September 12, the government published its green paper “Schools that work for everyone” [i], setting out…Read more…
Kindertransport Kids – London Liverpool Street Station 1938 and Calais 2016
This morning I was on my way to a seminar on opposing the new Housing & Planning Act.
I stopped off in London Liverpool Street station to take this photo of the statute (by the ticket office) in honour of the thousands of unaccompanied …Read more…
EU Committee Investigates Atypical Work in the Media
…increasing numbers of workers are not covered by collective agreements…Read more…
Harry Pollitt in East Ham
Hat tip to Captain Swing for sending me this record from the GMB national achieves of a “thank you for voting for me” message from a young East Ham based union activist to we presume, members of his local branch.
The activist is Harry Polli…Read more…
Full details of the complaints about the UNISON General Secretary election have been published officially
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Health trust signs up to charter for workers with terminal illness
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals backs TUC Dying to Work campaign
The article Health trust signs up to charter for workers with terminal illness first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Remembering Aberfan
Fifty years ago today at 9:15am a massive spoil tip slid down the mountain behind Pantglas Junior School, engulfing it completely. 116 children and 28 adults were killed. It’s difficult to find words…Read more…
NHS students overburdened by extra work and rising debt, says UNISON
Two thirds of NHS students have been forced to take work on top of their studies to supplement their income, according to a new report from UNISON published today (Friday). Healthcare students are…Read more…
Mr Cenz and his Art Creation in West Ham
Picture from last week of West Ham ward Councillors (John Whitworth, me and Freda Bourne) with street Artist Mr Cenz (on right), in front of his fantastic mural in Church Road junction with New Plaistow Road, E15 (next to William Hill bookmakers).
Th…Read more…
Sky vs Sports Direct
As most people will be aware, last month the non-executive chairman of Sports Direct Keith Hellawell failed to receive the support of a majority of non-insider shareholders (though he received the support of the majority of all shareholders, including …Read more…
Philip Green: Honour your BHS pension pledge
“Very, very, very sorry” just isn’t good enough. Sign the petition now.Read more…
My new role as the TUC’s first Chief Information Officer
I’ve recently taken on a new role in addition to running the Infobo digital consultancy. I’ve been appointed as the first virtual Chief Information Officer at the Trades Union Congress (TUC). It’s…Read more…
Gatwick strike ballot
Unite has served notice that it will begin balloting almost 2000 members at Gatwick Airport Ltd (GAL) for strike action and action short of strike from next week. GAL stands accused of blatant…Read more…
Cider saved
Unite has hailed the decision that will see Somerset ciders continuing to be produced in Shepton Mallet – with the news that Brothers Drinks will manufacture key brands. In January Irish…Read more…
Protecting human rights
Unite members working for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are to take part in strike action next Wednesday (26 October) over ‘savage’ cuts. They will be joining…Read more…
Help to keep the meat on our plates safe
As the Food Standards Agency proposes loosening the regulation of meat, UNISON is working with change.org and the family of a food poisoning victim, to fight back
The article Help to keep the meat…Read more…
Major Reforms to Self-Employed Tax Administration
Government proposals for tax reforms may sound very technical, but they have huge implications for self-employed workers. Back in August the government published a set of Consultation Documents on their proposed reforms to the UK tax system under the r…Read more…
Next meeting: Tuesday, 25 October, 7pm for 7.30pm start AGM at the Craft Beer Pub
Tuesday, 25 October, 7pm for 7.30pm start is confirmed for our AGM at the Craft Beer co pub, Brighton.
www.thecraftbeerco.com/brighton/
AgendaApologiesSecretary’s ReportTreasurer’s ReportTrades…Read more…
UNISON and Scottish FE employers to talk at Acas
Further education committee agrees to talks, but further strikes remain a possibility
The article UNISON and Scottish FE employers to talk at Acas first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Derby council is escalating pay dispute with school support staff ‘pointlessly’, says UNISON
Thursday 20 October 2016 For immediate release UNISON is accusing Derby City Council of inflaming tensions and escalating a dispute with school support staff who have seen their pay slashed by up to…Read more…