Unite has secured an inflation busting pay deal for Ryanair cabin crew. Senior cabin crew who are employed directly by Ryanair will see their pay rise dramatically, customer service…Read more…
‘Dangerous and grossly offensive’
A supposed shelter made of two wheelie bins designed by a multimillionaire to help rough sleepers is ‘dangerous and grossly offensive’, Unite said today (February 6). Businessman Peter Dawe…Read more…
The right to a decent and secure home
We’re calling on the government to commit to eight key policy measures that will ensure everyone has access to a safe, decent and affordable home where they can plan their lives and thrive.
The…Read more…
‘Dismal decline’
Over 2,000 manufacturing job losses impacting Unite members have been announced in January, with the total number of redundancies in the sector likely to be much higher. Analysis from Unite,…Read more…
UNISON calls for safe, decent and affordable homes for all
Union demands a housing policy that works for working people as it publishes a manifesto for a new decade
The article UNISON calls for safe, decent and affordable homes for all first appeared on the…Read more…
Murad for the London Assembly
(Murad is a former member of my branch and being supported by Greater London UNISON Labour Link)
“Boris Johnson ‘s government is pursuing a divisive and reactionary agenda across the board.
We must stand shoulder to shoulder with all those communit…Read more…
‘Toxic fog’
Leeds’ rail depot cancers and ‘toxic fog’ footage highlight dangers of diesel emissions.
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Unions reject ‘disappointing’ council pay offer
Initial 2% offer from employers falls far short
The article Unions reject ‘disappointing’ council pay offer first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Sanders and the unions
This article appears in the current issue of Solidarity. Bernie Sanders has introduced a new phrase into American politics: “working class.” For decades, hardly anyone has used those two words…Read more…
The best man for the job?
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The government should reject Trump’s dangerous plan for Israel/Palestine
Donald Trump’s plans seeks to entrench a permanent occupation and destroy any hopes of a viable independent Palestinian state of any kind. UNISON stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people in…Read more…
How will Wales keep up with the EU after Brexit?
How will Wales keep pace with the EU on labour standards after Brexit? And are we aiming high enough?Read more…
Veolia pay stink
Bin collections and street cleaning services in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets could stop ‘imminently’ in a dispute over unsettled holiday pay arrears, Unite said today (4 February).
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Approving 105 truly affordable new homes & thanking our officers for their hard work
Yesterday evening I sat on the Newham Council Local Planning Committee, which approved the building of 141 homes including 105 at London Living Rents (LLR). This is 74% of the total approvals at LLR. Also they were mostly family sized units with disabl…Read more…
‘Smoke and mirrors’
Unite has accused the prime minister of embarking on a dangerous game of ‘smoke and mirrors’ when he set out his plans for the UK’s future trade policy in a long and rambling speech in London today…Read more…
1917 – A review
Excellent film and glad I saw it tonight in the cinema and not waited until on TV/Netflix. Pretty shocking and graphic (not eating any cheese tonight). Not glorifying war in the slightest.
Story line a little unbelievable but in war people did do inc…Read more…
Organising to defeat the far right
With fascism on the rise, a workshop at the Black members’ conference explored how it can be defeated
The article Organising to defeat the far right first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Too many unanswered questions
In 2014, toxic gases from a landfill site killed seven-year-old Zane. Six years on, his family is still awaiting justice.
The article Too many unanswered questions first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Campaigning for Sadiq in Carpenters with Lyn & Unmesh
Yesterday was a London wide campaign day for the re-election of Labour Mayor, Sadiq Khan and Labour representatives on the Greater London Assembly.
We met at a Labour stall in Stratford for the obligatory group photos then split up into 3 canvass team…Read more…
Trade Agreements Will Impact On Wages And Working Conditions
By Sharon Graham, Unite Executive Officer, January 31st, 2020 : The ‘cost of living crisis’ is showing no sign of coming to an end. Only now, over ten years after the financial crisis are wages in…Read more…