Unite has cautiously welcomed a recent government announcement to plough £5bn into bus services and cycle lanes in England over the next five years. But the union warned that it won’t tolerate…Read more…
A lesson in the ruthlessness of the British ruling class
Whilst there will be no shortage of efforts to apportion blame for the electoral defeat of Labour an indisputable factor … MoreRead more…
Dealing with the aftermath of Ciara and Dennis
UNISON insurance partner UIA is already helping members deal with storm damage to their property
The article Dealing with the aftermath of Ciara and Dennis first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The worst decade for growth in two centuries
Today’s new GDP figures show growth at the end of 2019 grinding to a halt, bringing to an end to the worst decade of recovery in two centuries.Read more…
Beyond #MeToo
A strong majority of people believe the #MeToo movement has allowed them to be more open about sexual harassment, according to a new TUC poll. The survey published this week (February 10) and…Read more…
#HeartUNISON 2020
“Heart UNISON is part of Heart Unions Week, a national event organised by the TUC to celebrate unions and make sure everyone knows why we’re vital at work”.Read more…
How we start rebuilding the economy
Individuals’ success depends on transport
Celebrating apprentices all year round
This week (3-7 February) is Apprenticeship Week Cymru 2020.Read more…
Never just a bit of banter
The edge of democracy
Petra Costa’s brilliant Oscar-nominated documentary The Edge of Democracy is a moving and personal look at the attacks on Brazil’s fledgling democracy. Read more…
Liverpool Mertro Mayor promises to give a voice to working people
To mark #HeartUnions week, Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram writes on his plans to establish a Fair Employment Charter for the Liverpool City Region.Read more…
Heart Unions week: so many reasons to love UNISON
Where is the love? It’s right here!
The article Heart Unions week: so many reasons to love UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Gatwick strike on the cards?
Members of Unite employed as porters by outsourcing giant ISS UK Ltd at Gatwick airport, are considering industrial action after being told that they would only receive a pay rise if they agree to…Read more…
‘Resounding verdict’
The prospect of a London bus drivers’ strike later this year has moved dramatically closer as bus workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in a consultative ballot. The…Read more…
‘Last resort’ strike action
London’s most prestigious department store Harrods is facing severe disruption later this month, after security guards and CCTV operators, who are members of Unite, announced strike dates in their…Read more…
‘Nothing short of outrageous’
Amid a major restructuring that seen Lloyds Bank slash 11,000 jobs since 2018, a new Unite survey reveals a fearful workforce struggling to make ends meet. Belying the popular notion of ‘fat…Read more…
Branch Resources Review makes progress
The review group, made up of 24 senior UNISON members, met for the third time on 6 February
The article Branch Resources Review makes progress first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Why I am voting for Keir Starmer: Radical & Relevant
Yesterday Keir Starmer narrowly lost out being nominated by West Ham Labour Party by 5 votes. There were 110 members present compared to nearly 2000 members in West Ham.
East Ham, Ilford South and even Jeremy Corbyn’s seat in Islington North hav…Read more…