Nearly three decades ago today, the deadliest offshore disaster in history unfolded as the Piper Alpha platform burst into flames, killing 167 of the 228 people either working on the rig or…Read more…
France: Unions protest as anti-worker Bill forced through
FRENCH unions staged a last-ditch protest yesterday as the government forced an EU-dictated attack on workers’ rights through a hostile parliament. “This is a counter-productive law socially and…Read more…
Fair tips: Stop scamming staff call
A new survey has revealed that nearly nine out of 10 people want the government to introduce legislation preventing rip-off restaurant bosses scamming staff out of their tips. Around 600…Read more…
Defend dockers’ rights
Liverpool dock workers at Seaforth container terminal will be taking part in an international day of action tomorrow (July 7). The day of action has been called by the International Transport…Read more…
Why cutting corporation tax would make things worse, not better
Before the Referendum – which seems like another era! – George Osborne said that post-Brexit he would introduce an emergency budget containing £30 billion of extra tax rises or spending cuts. Such a move would sharply escalate the austerity already shrouding much of the country, the impact of which…Read more…
Chilcot response
Responding to the publication of the Chilcot report into the Iraq invasion, issued today (July 6) after seven years of deliberations, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said, “Chilcot confirms…Read more…
Chilcot report: UNISON statement
Joint statement from general secretary Dave Prentis and president Eric Roberts
The article Chilcot report: UNISON statement first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The families of British soldiers and Iraqi civilians deserve nothing less than justice
UNISON expects that those who took the decision to invade, while failing to adequately plan for the future, should be held accountable for their actions.
The article The families of British soldiers…Read more…
Journalists at BBC to hold 24-hour strike:
BBC World News to hold 24-hour walkout over rota row © nuj 4 July 2016 Staff at BBC World News are planning a walkout as part of a 24-hour strike on Thursday 7 July over rota changes which require…Read more…
Job security assurances sought as Carlsberg announces plans to outsource 1,000 distribution staff
30 June 2016 Assurances on job security will be key when talks begin over plans by brewery giant Carlsberg to outsource 1,000 jobs in its distribution operation across the UK. Unite, the country’s…Read more…
Political Forums are the next stepin organising:
A Programme of Political Forums on the Future of Society The times are crying out for the working class and people to take control of the future of society within Britain, and to discuss how this can…Read more…
Brexit and social security – we need a debate on the trade union response
What will leaving the European Union mean for social security policy in the UK? In this post I’m going to explain why we should prepare for social security cuts as part of any move to introduce a new austerity. In a few days I hope to return to this subject and look at some of…
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Strikes at Walmart stores in China spread
We struck to get our voices heard but we understand that striking is just a tool, not our goal…Read more…
Government must do more to reassure EU health workers post-Brexit, says UNISON
Government must do more to reassure EU health workers post-Brexit, says UNISON EU health staff employed in the UK need guarantees from the government that their jobs and futures are not under threat,…Read more…
Junior doctors say no to new contract
BMA Created: 05 July 2016 by Peter Blackburn MALAWANA: Government’s handling of the dispute has created a lot of mistrust Junior doctors have voted against accepting a new contract proposed by…Read more…
Future Energy Scenarios
Keeping the lights on at a reasonable price and meeting decarbonisation targets is a complex business and not without controversy.
The Future Energy Scenarios (FES), launched today, is…Read more…
Orgreave justice fight
The Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign includes ex-miners, trades unionists, activists and others who are determined to get justice for miners who were victims of police lies and cover ups at…Read more…
Strike at Southern Rail:
Strike Hit Southern Rail Axes 100’s of Trains Hundreds of rail services have been axed by Southern rail under a revised timetable in response to ongoing cancellations and delays. The firm said…Read more…
Happy birthday to our NHS
Today marks the 68th birthday of our NHS. “Unite is proud of the NHS and the work our members do within in. We will continue to fight to protect our NHS, to ensure it can continue to care for…Read more…
UNISON sends solidarity to striking NUT members in England
Union urges members to support legal protests and rallies organised by the NUT
The article UNISON sends solidarity to striking NUT members in England first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…