‘With the firm’s prospects looking increasingly insecure, staff have reluctantly voted to try to save their jobs and livelihoods,’ says UNISON
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‘With the firm’s prospects looking increasingly insecure, staff have reluctantly voted to try to save their jobs and livelihoods,’ says UNISON
The article British Gas staff vote to accept changes to…Read more…
When you think about veterinary surgeries it most likely conjures up images similar to James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small. Of a friendly and harmonious workplace where everyone has worked…Read more…
Check out highlights of the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum virtual conference for 2020 (only 1 minute 40 secs). Despite the challenges of online webinars there was a number of excellent speakers and lively panel debates.
Check out some provoc…Read more…
Nine years ago yesterday, I was hauled in, after a meeting of UNISON’s National Executive Council (NEC) to be given an official “ticking off” by the General Secretary, in the presence of the Presidential Team (and – so I would know how seriously things…Read more…
As Boris Johnson heads to Brussels for last ditch talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over an EU trade deal, Unite regional secretary for the East Midlands, Paresh Patel…Read more…
Commenting on the decision of the UK government to withdraw from sanctions against Boeing, Unite’s assistant general secretary for manufacturing, Steve Turner, said, “Today’s announcement…Read more…
Unite is urging the government to end the uncertainty over securing a post-Brexit trade deal in order to help resolve the congestion being experienced at the UK’s ports. The union, which represents…Read more…
Bradford bus drivers have voted overwhelmingly for strike action over First West Yorkshire’s continuation of ‘dangerously unsustainable’ scheduling, Unite said today (December 9). Out of the 350 bus…Read more…
When chancellor Rishi Sunak listened to trade unions and announced in April, at the height of the pandemic, that he would increase Universal Credit payments by £20 a week, millions of families – many…Read more…
Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner today (December 9) calls on everyone to join Unite’s campaign to keep the £20 increase in Universal Credit. The government has said it will scrap…Read more…
On Unite Community’s Universal Credit online day of action today (Wednesday, December 9), the union is urging the government to maintain the £20 a week Universal Credit uplift. As the it stands…Read more…
This year’s been longer than usual and mostly awful, but it’s given us all some time to think. One of the things we’ve been reflecting on is the immediate future of work, whether the “new…Read more…
“I’ve been able to get broadband for the first time. It’s already made a huge difference. I’ve been able to search for work much quicker and my kids have been able to study.” This is just one of the…Read more…
My Greater London UNISON branch are currently advertising for two positions on the TUC/Jobs website
Branch Manager / Organiser
Salary
£41,250 per annum
Closing date
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 – 22:00
Branch Case worker / Organiser
Salary
£37,250
Closing date
S…Read more…
Following my previous correspondence with the Labour Party General Secretary I have not, of course, received a reply – but (along with thousands of others) I got yet another circular email this afternoon;
“Dear Jon,
I wanted to put on record my thanks …Read more…
Today, on this UN Day of International Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the TUC is standing side by side with our sisters and brothers in their struggle for peace, justice, equality and an end…Read more…
The use of new technology to manage how we work has risen during the coronavirus pandemic. But without new rules on how we deal with this, it could mean working people losing out.Read more…
New forecasts showed unemployment rising by 13 million across advanced economies. The OECD calls for “heightened policy activism” to address this challenge: this must mean a renewed emphasis on…Read more…
Here are five steps to ensure effective take up and delivery of the vaccine.Read more…
Making our workplaces in Wales a better, fairer place
It’s never been more important for workers and employers to be aware of their workplace rights and responsibilities.Read more…