The Tories plan to cull another 50,000 badgers in an effort they claim will reduce the number of cases of bovine TB in cattle. But animal rights campaigners say evidence that culling badgers…Read more…
We stand on the shoulders of the giants who came before us
We all stand on the shoulders of the giants who came before us. Those who gave so much of themselves to our great union. People like Peter and Clwyd, and countless others, who I’ll be remembering…Read more…
The truth about the cuts
UNISON members describe how cuts to services are affecting both themselves and the people in their care
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UNISON response to Scottish Government council tax announcement today (2 March)
2 March 2016
Dave Watson, UNISON head of policy and public affairs said,
‘UNISON welcomes any progress on the council tax freeze. However after 8 years we had expected more than tinkering with the present system. This will not ensure that local government is properly funded, nor will it ensure a fair funding for local government. Scotland needs a fundamental review local tax funding for localRead more…
The truth about the cuts: the social worker
UNISON members reveal how cuts in services affect both them and the people in their care
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Milton Keynes signs up to UNISON ethical care charter
Ethical Care Charter commits council to living wage and not using zero-hours contracts or 15-minute visits, giving dignity to vulnerable people
The article Milton Keynes signs up to UNISON ethical…Read more…
The truth about the cuts: the homecare worker
UNISON members reveal how cuts in services affect both them and the people in their care
The article The truth about the cuts: the homecare worker first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
The truth about the cuts: the teaching assistant
UNISON members reveal how cuts in services are affecting the people in their care
The article The truth about the cuts: the teaching assistant first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
General secretary set to visit North Wales hospital
Visit will see talks over UNISON’s innovative staff listening exercise, plus dedication of two branch office rooms
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EU trade deal with Canada amended: not good enough
On Monday, European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström trumpeted what she called a major step forward on trade – a revised version of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada. The main difference was that in place of the infamous Investor-State Dispute…Read more…
London UNISON Labour Link Elections 2016
It’s that time of year again. Another week, another Labour movement AGM and election.
The ballot papers for this year’s UNISON London Labour Link (also know as the APF – the UNISON Labour Party political fund) Committee, Forum and Party conference have arrived. UNISON is constitutionally…Read more…
Now Is the Time For an NHS Based on the Right to Health Care!
While over 99% of the Junior Doctors have taken a stand in practice on the contract that the BMA was being offered by the NHS Employers, on the basis that it was neither safe for the patients nor…Read more…
People’s Assembly on Austerity:
1. Austerity has worked. TRUTH – Austerity was meant to reduce the deficit – the gap between the government’s spending, and what it gets from taxes. In fact, the deficit has grown 10% in the…Read more…
Is there a Scottish road to Socialism?
‘Is there a Scottish Road to Socialism?’ This is the question posed in the third edition of this SLR Press book. The format is the same – a range of contributors from across the left wing spectrum in…Read more…
End ‘profits before patients’
Unite is calling on its 100,000 members in the health service to urge their MPs to support a parliamentary bill to restore public accountability to the running of the NHS. Unite is angry that…Read more…
Difficult battle – but plenty ready to fight
Steelworkers have continued their fight to save the industry, as a Unite delegation from steel communities across the UK travelled to London last night (February 29) to attend an opposition day…Read more…
Iranian workers struggle for justice
Maziyar Gilaninejhad of the Union of the Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) talks about the challenges and struggles of Iranian workers, and the likely effects of the nuclear deal on the…Read more…
Our pensions are still leaving many behind
The respected Pensions Policy Institute is today publishing a report, sponsored by the TUC and others, looking at those groups who remain under-pensioned. It shows that despite the remarkable success of automatic enrolment in bringing around six million more people into workplace pensions, those…Read more…
This is education as the practice of freedom
Colleagues,
I have used the title of this post before, but am drawing on it again to write up some reflections following a particularly lively, thought-provoking weekend with the 2015 cohort of students of the BA in international labour and trade unio…Read more…
Next meeting: Monday 7 March at 7pm, Craft Beer Company
Next meeting:
Monday 7 March at 7pm, Craft Beer Company
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