Christina McAnea says extra cash needed for inflation-busting wage rises
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Christina McAnea says extra cash needed for inflation-busting wage rises
The article Inflation figures a nightmare for families and public services, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
This week, Unite is celebrating the TUC’s Heart Unions week. Each day this week on UniteLive, we hear from Unite members how being in our union has made a huge difference in their lives. The theme…Read more…
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…
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…
“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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…