As Unite marks Windrush Day today (June 22), the union celebrates the vital contributions of Windrush generation migrants who just over seven decades ago sailed to the UK to help…Read more…
Huge membership rise for UNISON ahead of new recruitment ad campaign launch
More than 90,000 new members already joined this year
The article Huge membership rise for UNISON ahead of new recruitment ad campaign launch first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Remembering Sarah Chapman – Matchgirls strike leader
Picture of Newham Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz and myself placing flowers at the grave of Matchgirls strike leader, Sarah Chapman.
Today family members and supporters were asked to place ‘A Flower for Sarah” either on her grave itself or “virtually” on social…Read more…
Review: The Ratline: Love, Lies and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive, by Philippe Sands
This is history as it should be written. Philippe Sands has taken the story of one Nazi war criminal and turned it into a sprawling tale of love, family, truth, lies and memory. The story…Read more…
Review: The Ratline: Love, Lies and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive, by Philippe Sands
This is history as it should be written. Philippe Sands has taken the story of one Nazi war criminal and turned it into a sprawling tale of love, family, truth, lies and memory. The story…Read more…
Happy Summer Solstice!
Its the longest day and why some might think it is a little sad that from tomorrow the days will slowly start to be shorter, I celebrate the UK’s changing seasons and while I love the British summer (“Sunshine with a chance of showers”) I look forward …Read more…
Politics isn’t static
Just a quick post in response to some claims I’ve seen re-emerge about the wisdom of pitching to the centre in politics. Warning: I’m obviously on the Left, so have strong priors. But I do find the way this is usually put across a bit unthinking.
To r…Read more…
“Stop outsourcing the UK’s response to Coronavirus”
Considering that without a doubt, the outsourcing (privatisation) of our public services has contributed to our horrendous UK death toil from Covid (poorly resourced care homes run by private equity funds; privatised hospital cleaners, cooks and porter…Read more…
UNISON gives cautious welcome to COVID-related schools funding
School support staff will have a vital role in bringing pupils ‘back up to speed’
The article UNISON gives cautious welcome to COVID-related schools funding first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Help celebrate the NHS’s birthday
Eastern Region is looking for members and branches to help celebrate the NHS’s 72nd birthday this July
The article Help celebrate the NHS’s birthday first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Furlough low-paid meter readers on full wages call
Morrison Data Services (MDS) can ‘well afford’ to pay furloughed London meter readers earning just above the national minimum wage their full wages, Unite said today (June 19). The union, which…Read more…
‘Get a grip’
Unite, which represents over 80,000 UK bus workers, has called on bus operators to “get a grip” to ensure passengers wear face coverings on buses. From last Monday (June 15), it has been a…Read more…
UNISON calls on government to act on ‘systemic racism’
Statement from the union calls for action as COVID-19 highlights inequality
The article UNISON calls on government to act on ‘systemic racism’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Three food processing plants close amid outbreak fears
Unite’s warning that food processing plants could turn into hotspots for Covid-19 transmission is coming to pass after three factories have shut amid suspected coronavirus outbreaks. On Thursday…Read more…
‘Stay safe not silent’
Protective kit for frontline workers in health and social care hit the headlines in a big way in March and early April. But since then, the story has receded from the news agenda. You’d be forgiven…Read more…
Heroes and zeroes
Each week here on UniteLIVE we bring you a new list of heroes and zeroes amid the coronavirus crisis. Here are this week’s latest. HEROES Marcus Rashford He’s more well-known for his…Read more…
Why the UK needs a national Recovery Plan – Webinar
UK manufacturing must be at the heart of any strategy to #Recover and #Rebuild our economy. Join our live webinar debate with leading opinion formers across industry and politics…Read more…
Tribute to Vera Lynn (1917-2020)
“Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has today offered condolences of behalf of the residents of Newham to the family and friends of forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn who died today at the age of 103.Mayor Fiaz said: “Dame Vera was the girl next door who galvanised the…Read more…
Labour market on red alert
New figures released today show why we’re so worried about a looming jobs crisis.Read more…
Live to learn, learn to live
I hated school and formal education but have found a passion for learning now, my story proves it’s never too late.Read more…