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…
Gov’t must keep £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift
“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…
UNISON Housing Association Branch Manager / Organiser post & Branch Organiser posts
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…
Who should elect the Labour Party General Secretary?
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…
The TUC stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people
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 benefits of technology at work should be for everyone, not just employers and big tech companies
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…
“Heightened policy activism” is needed to address a global unemployment crisis
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…
Don’t repeat the mistakes of Test and Trace by outsourcing the Covid-19 vaccine programme
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
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…
Improving your video call presence – a how to guide
Since the lockdown, video conferencing has become second nature for our team meetings and one to one calls. And more of us are giving presentations online…Read more…
Teaching assistants balloted for strike action
Plans to axe more than half the teaching support staff at two east London primary schools has prompted Unite the union to ballot its members for strike action. Unite has 10 members at the Colvestone…Read more…
Liverpool DHL workers stand up against ‘poverty pay rates’
Workers employed by DHL Supply Chain in Liverpool, who undertake the Burton Biscuits and AB World Foods delivery contract, have voted for industrial action in a dispute over low pay, victimisation of…Read more…
Measuring the impact of COVID-19 on global labour rights
A new report from UNISON reveals that the pandemic has had a negative affect on ethical procurement
The article Measuring the impact of COVID-19 on global labour rights first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
“Why my council is refusing to help the Home Office deport rough sleepers” Emine Ibrahim
Hat tip to an excellent article in the Guardian by my UNISON comrade and Housing Lead for Haringey Council, Cllr Emine Ibrahim. I am sure that Newham Council will support this but I was not allowed to bring this issue up at last weeks Cabinet meeting w…Read more…
All Labour Councillors should follow Haringey and resist the deportation of homeless people.
Solidarity with Haringey Council, who have made clear that they won’t be sharing data with the Home Office to facilitate the Government’s disgraceful policy of deporting any non-UK nationals who are rough sleepers.This is a cause which Labour Party mem…Read more…
BA cargo workers vote to strike
Cargo workers at British Airways have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in the bitter dispute over the company’s plans to fire and rehire its entire workforce and re-employ them on…Read more…
Unite GS Len McCluskey in warning shot over Brexit deal
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey has urged the Labour Party to avoid sitting on the fence on a Brexit deal after Labour has in recent days refused to rule out abstaining on a forthcoming…Read more…
Sainsbury’s ‘acting like Scrooge’
Unite has accused Sainsbury’s of ‘acting like Scrooge’ by insisting that staff come in on Boxing Day after working extended opening hours in the run to up to Christmas. Sainsbury’s has agreed to…Read more…
Wigan and Leigh rehab workers win long-running dispute
We Are With You staff will now be paid in line with NHS pay rates until at least 2022 – and the company has also recognised UNISON
The article Wigan and Leigh rehab workers win long-running dispute…Read more…
Huge back pay victory for refuse workers
Unite has secured a huge pay victory for forty refuse workers winning them substantial back pay. The refuse workers, employed by employment agency Templink and engaged by Serco on Sandwell…Read more…