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UNISON urges government to stop meter readings

Jan 15, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Non-essential activity should be stopped immediately to cut the risk of staff contracting and spreading COVID-19

The article UNISON urges government to stop meter readings first appeared on the…Read more…

Jan 15, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Keir Hardie MP Labour Party membership card 1895 (& modern version)

Jan 14, 2021By John's Labour blog

Yesterday was the 128 anniversary of the birth of the Independent Labour Party (forerunner of the Labour Party). Hat tip Ali G & the Keir Hardie Society.

By coincidence I was sent the above picture of the ILP membership card issued to Keir Hardie…Read more…

Jan 14, 2021John's Labour blog

TUC survey reveals 71% of working mothers denied furlough

Jan 14, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Working parents – particularly mothers – are in an impossible situation this lockdown. UNISON is calling for paid parental leave to support them

The article TUC survey reveals 71% of working mothers…Read more…

Jan 14, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Norwegian Air job losses

Jan 14, 2021By UNITElive

More than 1,000 redundancies of Norwegian Air staff based at Gatwick are ‘another devastating blow’ for the airport’s workers, the local community and the aviation industry, Unite, said today…Read more…

Jan 14, 2021UNITElive

The community built on kindness and compassion

Jan 14, 2021By UNITElive

A fundraiser and foodbank organised by Unite’s Southampton branch, alongside local charities and organisations, raised over £3,000 in cash as well as scores of brimming food crates for Christmas….Read more…

Jan 14, 2021UNITElive

‘Stain on UK’s corporate reputation’

Jan 14, 2021By UNITElive

Unite welcomed news today (January 14) that the government has launched a legal bid to bar eight former directors of the collapsed construction giant Carillion from holding future UK director company…Read more…

Jan 14, 2021UNITElive

NHS staff covid cases underline urgency of vaccine rollout, says UNISON

Jan 14, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Half of all staff absences are Covid related

The article NHS staff covid cases underline urgency of vaccine rollout, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Jan 14, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Ministers must give proper support to student nurses, says UNISON

Jan 14, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

Removing fees and giving financial help vital for trainees

The article Ministers must give proper support to student nurses, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Jan 14, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Never give up

Jan 14, 2021By UNITElive

Rolls-Royce Barnoldswick workers, Unite members, celebrated victory today (January 14) after they voted to accept a deal struck by Unite that secures jobs at risk as well as a bright future for the…Read more…

Jan 14, 2021UNITElive

Groundbreaking deal

Jan 14, 2021By UNITElive

The Rolls-Royce factory in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, has been saved and with it 350 jobs and a community protected from ruin, thanks to a groundbreaking deal struck by Unite and the company’s…Read more…

Jan 14, 2021UNITElive

‘Beacon of hope’

Jan 14, 2021By UNITElive

When workers at Rolls-Royce Barnoldswick first set out in September to save their jobs and their historic site then under threat, they knew the road would be a long and hard one. And there would be…Read more…

Jan 14, 2021UNITElive

Save Our Libraries! Tower Hamlets Joint Trade Unions

Jan 13, 2021By John's Labour blog

 I have been asked to attend this event next Tuesday. I have clash but will see if I can attend. When I was the assistant branch secretary for Tower Hamlets UNISON, I was the lead negotiator on the introduction of Idea Stores. 

Tory Austerit…Read more…

Jan 13, 2021John's Labour blog

Outstanding complaints cast a shadow over UNISON General Secretary election result

Jan 13, 2021By Jon's union blog

Christina McAnea has been elected General Secretary of UNISON and deserves congratulations on her victory and best wishes for the challenges she will be leading UNISON members to face. The candidate I voted for, rank and file challenger Paul Holme…Read more…

Jan 13, 2021Jon's union blog

‘Incredibly frightening’

Jan 13, 2021By UNITElive

As Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths now soar to record levels – exceeding even the height of the first wave of the pandemic — Unite senior shop steward and ICU nurse at St….Read more…

Jan 13, 2021UNITElive

An interesting test of a past model

Jan 13, 2021By Cyberunions

Jan 13, 2021Cyberunions

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Jan 13, 2021By Cyberunions

Jan 13, 2021Cyberunions

Wage theft scandal

Jan 13, 2021By UNITElive

An urgent investigation into allegations that the owner of Lunar Automotive in Preston has not paid his workforce to the tune of about £170,000 while they have been furloughed has been called for by…Read more…

Jan 13, 2021UNITElive

Worried about your finances? UNISON can help

Jan 13, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON can offer a range of financial assistance for members – ranging from COVID-19 specific grants, debt advice, benefits advice and winter fuel grants

The article Worried about your finances?…Read more…

Jan 13, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Blog: I promise to work across all parts of our union, for all our members

Jan 13, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

‘A challenging time to take up the reins as general secretary, but I’m also fortunate to have the legacy of a strong, growing union’

The article Blog: I promise to work across all parts of our…Read more…

Jan 13, 2021Dave Prentis blog

‘Race to the bottom’ and ‘unwelcomed trade-off’: Investors don’t buy UK’s plans for dual class shares to attract listed firms post-Brexit

Jan 12, 2021By John's Labour blog

 

Responsible, retail and institutional investors see the plans as“regressive” The UK listings review proposed by the Treasury, including the introduction of dual class shares with different voting rights for shares listed with the London Stock E…Read more…

Jan 12, 2021John's Labour blog
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