A few days ago the Guardian ran an article by Bernie Sanders entitled “We must do everything possible to avoid an enormously destructive war in Ukraine.” He’s certainly right about that – no…Read more…
Message to our General Secretary Christina from a female UNISON member
“Hi Christina
Trust you are well I’m writing to express my concern and dismay about the President Paul Holmes addressing Women’s Conference next week. It is my understanding that he has now been dismissed by the Empl…Read more…
Why We Fight: Essays on Fascism, Resistance, and Surviving the Apocalypse
Dear Colleagues,
Whilst there is never enough time to read the vast wealth of relevant, topical material out there, I like to keep an eye for particularly valuable new books to promote.
And so, I came across Shane Burley’s new book, Why we Fight, when …Read more…
Airbus workers to strike
Airbus workers at the company’s factories in Broughton, North Wales, and Filton, Gloucestershire have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay. Around 3,000 Airbus employees, members of Unite,…Read more…
Victory at Liverpool Mooring Services
Unite has secured a pay increase and a major improvement to their conditions for workers employed by Liverpool Mooring Services (part of the Briggs Marine group). The workers will receive a three per…Read more…
‘Everyone is feeling the same pinch’
A soggy and bitterly cold afternoon on Saturday (February 12) did not stop hundreds of people taking to the streets in Manchester to protest a cost of living crisis now engulfing the UK. The…Read more…
‘Full and solid support’
A rally in support of striking workers at pallet suppliers Chep UK will be held at the Trafford Park site tomorrow (February 16) as bosses agree to hold pay talks in the three month-old dispute….Read more…
‘Catastrophic’ health and care bill must be axed
This week Unite, alongside Your NHS Needs You and Diem 25, has unveiled billboards, ad vans and bus stops across the so-called ‘red wall’ that will carry direct messages to voters in constituencies…Read more…
Beyond the GDP headlines, alarms ring as households cut back
Real wages are plummeting whilst the cost of living soars; a toxic combination that is hitting economic demand and weakening our recovery from the pandemic.Read more…
Ministers’ Brexit law plans could sink future workers’ rights wins
Plans to give precedence to domestic law over EU-derived law could have dramatic effects on workers’ rights, despite a major court win secured by plumber Gary Smith over holiday pay.Read more…
Reaching younger workers – how to build your branch
HeartUnions week is a great time to reach out to new members, especially younger members. Read our new blog with practical tips on how to build your union branch.Read more…
Blog: Governments would do well to listen to unions
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, UNISON will be working with the TUC to campaign in every part of the UK to build our power. You can help
The article Blog: Governments would do well to listen…Read more…
Hearts Union week: ‘We took a stand when we needed to’
This week, Unite is celebrating the TUC’s Heart Unions week. Each day this week on UniteLive, we’ll hear from Unite members how being in our union has made a huge difference in their lives. Today, we…Read more…
#HeartUNISON #HeartUnions week 14-20 Feb: Celebrating the work of unions
This week is “Love Unions” week. So check out why Labour’s new deal for workers is so important Sectorial bargaining alone in my sector will be a game changer for the lives of millions of low paid, insecure and vulnerable workers.
I re…Read more…
Heart Unions week: ‘I’m just very stubborn’
This year’s Heart Unions theme is – every worker needs a union. During this week UNITElive brings you shining examples of how Unite membership has helped people in work and changed their lives for…Read more…
Ukraine Holodomor – killing by starvation.
If anyone wonders why so many Ukrainians cherish their freedom and are willing to fight against Russian military aggression, then check out this BBC report on the deliberate murder of 4 million people in the 1930s by Vladimir Putin’s role…Read more…
West Ham Ward Labour Street Surgery & Canvass – Meath & Chaplin Road
At the first door I knocked at this morning, the resident opened his front door with his hand raised upwards, clearly expecting a parcel. Despite this he was pleased to see a local Councillor, had no issues with Newham Council and confirmed that…Read more…
U magazine crossword – here’s the real one!
Here is the correct grid, with clues, to the spring edition’s crossword
The article U magazine crossword – here’s the real one! first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Miss K.M. Willis – Assistant Matron Caterham LCC Mental Hospital
Miss K.M. Willis – Assistant Matron Caterham LCC Mental Hospital
(St Lawrence’s)
Started at Caterham 1916
MHIWU National Executive Committee member
Athlone Committee
General Nursing Council member for twenty years
Chair of GNC Mental Health C…Read more…
Friern Barnet COHSE Nurses 1945 Fighting Rushcliffe
Radical NursesForgotten HistorySister L. Easty – Friern Hospital (Barnet)1930 – 1957COHSE Guild of Nurses Nursing RepLed COHSE nurses at the hospital to refuse to work 24 hours unpaid overtime in 1945″Which resulted in the Rushcliffe recommendati…Read more…