West Midlands members continue their long-running action over contracts
The article Sandwell Leisure Trust workers set to strike again over fire and rehire first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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West Midlands members continue their long-running action over contracts
The article Sandwell Leisure Trust workers set to strike again over fire and rehire first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Off message. On Sunday, Gill and I took a train from Wanstead Park (Forest Gate). Changed at Blackhorse Road for Victoria line then one stop until Tottenham Hale. A 10 minute walk from station to River Lea. Then simply go North along the wa…Read more…
Contrary to what you might think from watching the television news or listening to the UK government, Ukraine in 2021 is neither Belgium in 1914 nor Poland in 1939. Nothing like a bit of a scare to distract attention from problems at home…I don’t often…Read more…
Many are actively seeking alternative employment and others are seriously considering a job move.
The article It’s time to halt NHS staff exodus with game-changing pay rise, say health unions…Read more…
Check out this post in the new website inUNISON “by members for members” sign posting a great guide by UNISON on standing up to bullies and harassment in the workplace.
by Carol Jones 1 minute read”Supporting members in the workplace …Read more…
The following is an extract from an account of a ride by Harrow
Clarion Cycle Club which appeared in a 1954 edition of the Daily Worker, it may
well rekindle for some memories of what many,…Read more…
This morning I was out campaigning for Labour in West Ham Ward with my fellow Councillors John & Charlene, Party activists and a young pioneer!
The canvass went really well and I met a number of residents who I have advocated for over the ye…Read more…
Comrades and friends Tony Burke, Labour & Palestine and Unite I am here to express on behalf of Labour Palestine and Unite our solidarity with the Palestine and the people of Sheikh Jarrah. We…Read more…
It is no secret that we have now had disastrous ballot results for pay claims in Health and Local Government. The blame for which must lie squarely with the new UNISON NEC who decided to wage a civil war in the union as well as trying to sack our newly…Read more…
Unite has welcomed news that British Volts’ Northumberland gigafactory will go ahead. The British Volt factory, being built on the site of the former Blyth power station, is great news for the region…Read more…
Campaigners will stage protests at four Actavo sites across England, Scotland and Ireland to demand that Actavo pays scaffolders the rate for the job. The scaffolders employed by Actavo at British…Read more…
As one of the biggest industrial carbon emitters in the UK, the steel industry faces challenges which threaten jobs. Community reps lead the campaign for a just transition to adapt and upskill their…Read more…
This evening I went with Newham Council funded Met Police and Council Enforcement officers for a “walkabout” in West Ham ward, which I represent as a Councillor. Yesterday and today were ASB “Action Days” in West Ham and Stratford. Local ward Cou…Read more…
Government plans to shut down peaceful protest and intimidate trade unionists through restrictions on picketing were dealt a severe blow this week by the House of Lords. The authoritarian measures,…Read more…
Even as COVID restrictions loosen, health and safety legislation must still be followed and risks to employees minimised
The article Employers must not let their guard down, says UNISON first…Read more…
We’re getting a bit techy with our latest report. It’s an introduction to Search engine optimisation (SEO to its friends). This covers a range of concepts around content strategy and…Read more…
Schools and nurseries up and down the country have been struggling with high absence rates, and a poor supply of tests only makes things worse.
The article Lack of lateral flow tests in schools…Read more…
It’s been a half century since Paul Avrich’s definitive history of the Kronstadt mutiny first appeared — and a full century since the revolt itself. Others have written about how…Read more…
I was really pleased this evening to be nominated unanimously by our branch committee to stand in the UNISON Community Service Group Executive 2022 elections for London alongside my fellow activist Lola Oyewusi.
“Community” is the part of …Read more…
As gas prices soar this winter, millions are being forced to choose between eating and heating. The TUC is calling for emergency measures and structural solutions to protect working people.Read more…