Dates announced as ballots at 10 institutions pass the legal threshold for turnout
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Dates announced as ballots at 10 institutions pass the legal threshold for turnout
The article University members to take action on pay and pensions first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
After a UNISON-led campaign, a Welsh council has announced that its leisure services will be brought back in house
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In a drive to boost decarbonisation efforts and fight for clean air, reps from the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are taking action at Royal Mail workplaces across the Northwest of England.
A great post by UNISON NEC member Stephen Smellie. We still have pragmatic and committed NEC members such as Stephen, a great General Secretary, branches, staff and activists. But what a complete and utter mess our union is in due to these “incom…Read more…
By VALERIO DE STEFANO, ANTONIO ALOISI and NICOLA COUNTOURIS First published at https://socialeurope.eu on 1st February 2022 The Metaverse has been talked about only in terms of gee-whiz technologies…Read more…
By Tim Young, Brazil Solidarity Initiative. As Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s domestic and international status continues to decline sharply, former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…Read more…
Interesting morning carrying out a doorstep surgery in Corporation Street, West Ham, E15. This is reputed to be the longest residential street in Newham. The four of us managed to cover around half of the properties.
I had a conversation with a …Read more…
In the last post on this blog I expressed my solidarity with my friend and comrade, Paul Holmes, president of UNISON, following his dismissal by Kirklees Council.Those involved in the campaign of solidarity with Paul are rightly focusing on positive me…Read more…
This is the speech I was proud to give at today’s online rally in solidarity with UNISON President Paul Holmes, following his disgraceful dismissal by Kirklees Council;
My name is Jon Rogers. Now I am a retired UNISON member but between 1992 and 2017 I…Read more…
“Having supported the shareholder resolution at Amazon on tax disclosure, PIRC is holding a webinar to highlight a broader programme on Fair Tax.
The Greater Manchester Pension Fund & OIP shareholder proposal was the first resolution filed as part…Read more…
Activists staged a protest on Friday (February 4) outside the constituency office of Lia Nici MP. She stands accused of ignoring the plight of constituents who called on her to help resolve a long…Read more…
Members of Unite, employed by DHL on easyJet’s ground handling contract at Gatwick Airport, are moving towards industrial action this spring in a dispute over low pay. The 500 plus strong workforce…Read more…
More than 300 bus drivers employed by First West Yorkshire in Bradford are ready to announce strike dates, unless the bosses up their ‘truly pathetic’ two-year pay deal, Unite the union warned today…Read more…
Unite has condemned comments by Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, who has said workers should not ask for pay rises to avoid a so-called ‘wage-price spiral’ – a theoretical scenario dismissed…Read more…
Tell us your experiences of the social work sector and your priorities going forward, with a chance to win £100 in shopping vouchers
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Dear Colleagues,
One of the (few) benefits of the pandemic is the increased volume of events and activity that you can engage with online. And with this in mind I am keen to promote your attendance at this year’s Eric Hobsbawn Memorial Lecture.
Christina McAnea says government must deliver the cash for above-inflation wage rises
The article Squeezing wages won’t halt soaring living costs, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Proper pay rate for those sick or isolating.
The article Complete overhaul of sick pay needed, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
No one should should ignore women reporting male aggression and harassment against them. Full Stop.