Unite, which represents tens of thousands of lorry drivers, has warned that the government’s announcement that it intends to relax the cabotage rules will result in misery and exploitation. Under the…Read more…
‘Solid collective action’
Pay strikes at Wigan plastic manufacturer Alpla UK have been postponed to allow workers to vote on an improved offer tabled by the company, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today (October 15)….Read more…
‘Disappointed and angry’
Unions representing council and school support staff have today (October 15) urged employers to return to pay talks with an improved offer as they prepare for industrial action over “inadequate” pay…Read more…
Council and school staff deserve increased pay offer, say unions
Employers urged to increase offer ahead of industrial action plans
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Blog: Why we must all resist this wicked Trojan Horse
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a pernicious attack on our legitimate democratic practices – and we should all be worried, says the general secretary
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Social care is a national problem needing a national solution
Central rather than local government funding needed
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Perceived wrongs don’t justify undermining UNISON democracy
Why UNISON needs to campaign on Integrated Care Proposals
On the face of it ICPs or Integrated Care Partnerships (or Services) proposed for England make a lot of sense. Anyone who has looked after an elderly relative or been in a carer role will know the…Read more…
West Ham Ward Cllr Street Surgery: Uneven Pavements, Blocked drains, Fly tipping, Bulk Rubbish, Leylandii trees, Unsafe Roads…
My West Ham Ward Councillor colleague, John Whitworth and I (our ward colleague Charlene had a clash) had a really interesting Street Surgery this evening. Knocking on doors and introducing ourselves and asking residents if they had any issues wi…Read more…
Police and justice delegates stress frontline pandemic role
Delegates to UNISON’s first live conference since the beginning of COVID-19, push on with a packed schedule
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‘Tremendous victory’
The threat of strike action involving bus drivers employed by Stagecoach in south Lancashire has ended after members of Unite accepted a vastly improved pay offer. The 250 bus drivers, who are based…Read more…
Chesterfield bus strikes off
Planned strike action scheduled for next week by Chesterfield bus staff employed by Yorkshire Traction Company (part of the multimillion pound Stagecoach group) based at the Stonegravels bus depot…Read more…
‘The country owes you’, police and justice conference hears
Assistant general secretary delivers message from Christina McAnea, while also saying that there is money for the government to pay public service workers more
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‘Resounding victory’ at Manchester Metrolink
Strike action planned for the Manchester Metrolink tram system, which would have resulted in severe disruption to travel throughout Greater Manchester, has been called off, as a result of members of…Read more…
Ministers must protect staff looking after the nation’s health
Waiting times are an indication of the intense pressure on NHS
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Help improve COVID-19 safety in schools
UNISON is asking members to email their MP to put pressure on the government to reintroduce COVID-19 safety measures in schools
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Review: The Key to Rebecca, by Ken Follett
Only recently, I learned that the title of this book — and a key part of the story — is based on real events. There really was a German Nazi spy who helped Rommel’s armies…Read more…
TUC Education Winter 2021 webinar programme
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Unite Teesside freeport hub established
Unite has established a cross sector (hub) committee to protect and enhance the job, pay and conditions of workers operating within the new Teesside freeport. The vast freeport is set to be the…Read more…
‘Massive milestone’
An inflation-busting pay increase has been negotiated for 350 drivers and warehouse staff working for drinks logistics giant GXO, which Unite the union said was ‘a massive milestone in very difficult…Read more…