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Boohoo in doo-doo
Online retailer Boohoo is in the news for a lot of bad reasons. Allegations of poor working practices in supplier factories, which in turn are linked to a Covid outbreak in Leicester, come after news its had created a new incentive scheme for directors…Read more…
Ministers must fix council funding to avoid ”catastrophic cuts”
At least £10bn needed to save essential services
The article Ministers must fix council funding to avoid ”catastrophic cuts” first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Double-down on reps, not digital
By Eth Morgan & John Chadfield We’re two tech workers; a software engineer and a product manager. Our role over the years has been to develop and maintain the kind of digital apps and tools that…Read more…
Recognise NHS staff’s effort with pay rise
The coronavirus pandemic reinforces – not diminishes – the strong case for the NHS workforce to receive a ‘beyond substantial’ pay rise for 2021-22, Unite said on Friday July 3, ahead of the NHS’…Read more…
Covid crunch time talks tomorrow
Crunch talks are due to take place tomorrow (Tuesday aJuly 7) to resolve health and safety concerns over the lack of Covid-19 prevention measures at the Crayford refuse depot which serves the London…Read more…
Avert construction apprenticeship crisis call
The prime minister’s recent promise to ‘build, build, build’ the UK back to economic health will not be ‘get very far’ unless urgent action is taken to avert a crisis in skills and apprenticeship…Read more…
BA should face slots review says angry public
A new poll out today (July 6) reveals that the British public backs tough action against British Airways over its ‘fire and rehire’ plans – with both Conservative and Labour voters giving strong…Read more…
Wendover Woods & Cobblers’ Pits walk
Went on lovely 6.8 mile circular walk on Sunday courtesy of the Chiltern Society (check here for free download of map and route).
Started with a little climb out of Wendover into its famous woods and Boddington Hill fort. A little busy at ti…Read more…
Happy 4th July & 128th anniversary of the election of Keir Hardie to West Ham South
Hat tip Keir Hardie Society “Today in 1892 was the start of the election (they went on for weeks then) which saw James Keir Hardie elected as the MP for West Ham South. He campaigned for a shorter working week, better housing and jobs for the unem…Read more…
‘They are putting people at risk’
When meat processing worker ‘Alex’ tested positive for coronavirus, he was forced to stay off work for a number of weeks, along with the colleagues he shares a house with.
The housemates were given…Read more…
“Landlord licensing can help protect our communities”
“Before I became the cabinet lead for Housing Services in May 2018, I had worked in inner City housing for over 25 years and thought rather arrogantly I had seen it all. The squalor, deprivation and human misery I have seen while out with our licensing…Read more…
In the line of duty
It’s rare for Unite Ireland senior regional organiser Davy Kettyles to watch breakfast TV – he normally listens to Today on Radio 4. But on one fine May morning, Belfast-based Davy, for no apparent…Read more…
Meat processing workers treated like ‘the Expendables’ during Covid-19 pandemic
When meat processing worker ‘Alex’ tested positive for coronavirus, he was forced to stay off work for a number of weeks, along with the colleagues he shares a house with. The housemates were…Read more…
Blog: the plight of pregnant workers in the age of COVID
Julia O’Connell, the vice chair of UNISON’s national women’s committee, explains what’s it like to be pregnant – and working – during COVID-19
The article Blog: the plight of pregnant workers in the…Read more…
Care home death toll highlights urgent need for reform, says UNISON
Sick pay for staff essential to limit spread
The article Care home death toll highlights urgent need for reform, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Organise 2020: TUC’s free festival launches next week
The TUC’s festival of ideas runs from 9-11 July – and there are plenty of remote events to sign up for
The article Organise 2020: TUC’s free festival launches next week first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Turn appreciation and applause for NHS staff into an early wage rise, say health unions
Public want health pay rise straight away
The article Turn appreciation and applause for NHS staff into an early wage rise, say health unions first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Heroes of the year – Unite Community members
Every day over the festive period here on UniteLive, we will highlight a different ‘hero of the year’. Today, we pay tribute to Unite Community members, who have been absolutely pivotal in helping…Read more…
Heroes and zeroes
Every Friday here on UniteLIVE we highlight a number of heroes and zeroes amid the coronavirus crisis. Here are this week’s latest. HEROES Unite Community Cambridge branch Across the UK, Unite…Read more…