Employers’ law firm Herbert Smith Freehills interviewed 400 global company executives about their predictions on worker activism. Their concerns are an interesting view from the other side of…Read more…
Green Street Peace Procession Celebrating the Birthday of the Prophet Mohammed
A well organised & lively Peace march in Green Street yesterday to celebrate the Birthday of the Prophet Mohammed headed by @NewhamLondon Mayor @rokhsanafiaz & @WestHamLabour candidate @lynbrownmp
The Conservative manifesto doesn’t deliver for working families – here’s why
There’s no plan to get wages rising for everyone, no ban on zero-hours contracts, and no end to austerity in our public servicesRead more…
Our local services need large-scale investment, and they need it now
North East councils have suffered the biggest reduction in spending of any UK region. We need a plan for healing the pain a decade of Conservative cuts have caused.Read more…
Why ending violence and harassment at work must be a priority for the next government
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we want the next government to do more to tackle gender-based violence and harassment at work.Read more…
Christmas chaos?
Unite is urging logistics firm DHL to accept ‘reasonable’ improvements to pay and redundancy packages for HGV drivers, who deliver to Sainsbury’s stores across parts of London and the South East, in…Read more…
RSPCA bosses’ threats ‘not acceptable’
A devastating critique of the managerial style at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has been published by Unite. In an open letter to the RSPCA’s chief…Read more…
‘Level playing field’ call
Unite has welcomed the decision of Transport for London (TfL) not to renew Uber’s licence in the capital. Jim Kelly, chair of Unite’s London and Eastern cab section, said, “Unite welcomes the…Read more…
‘We deserve to know’
Lorry drivers and warehouse workers employed by Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) are demanding urgent answers as the future of the company hangs in the balance. ESL is understood to be in…Read more…
Hospital and school asbestos danger
Six million tonnes of the toxic material asbestos still remains within 1.5m predominantly public buildings in the UK, according to a new report.
The post Hospital and school asbestos danger appeared…Read more…
Unison Branch AGMs February 2020
Advance notice – the Unison City of Stoke-On-Trent Local Government Branch AGMs will take place as follows: Monday 10 February 2020 at 12.30 pm, Windsor Room, Stoke Town Hall. Buffet at 12 midday. Must be pre-ordered by Friday 31 January … …Read more…
Branch Elections 2020/21
Nominations are now open for the role of branch convenors, officers, stewards and health and safety reps for 2020/21. A list of current post holders, instructions on who to contact in case interested and the deadline dates for receipt of … Contin…Read more…
Government must abolish tuition fees for all health trainees, says UNISON
Every healthcare student should be offered grants, and tuition fees scrapped.
The article Government must abolish tuition fees for all health trainees, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
UNISON sends solidarity message to UCU strikers
Lecturers start industrial action on campuses across UK
The article UNISON sends solidarity message to UCU strikers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Emeli Sandé – You Are Not Alone
The highlight performer at this evening’s launch of Labour’s “Art for All” charter at the Stratford Theatre Royal must be Emeli Sande “You are not alone”. A beautiful song sung wonderfully.
Jeremy Corbyn recited some of its lyrics in his speech at the…Read more…
Guru Nanak 550 – Green Street Sikh Community Centre
Before the Peace march our Mayor, @RokhsanaFiaz visited the Green Street #Sikh community centre to an event to mark #GuruNanak550. Afterwards @WestHamLabour Candidate @lynbrownmp also made visit. Both were accompanied by @NewhamLondon …Read more…
Vote Lyn Brown Your Labour Candidate for West Ham
Its up in the window! Who else wants one? Read more…
Tories are offering nothing new
Don’t believe the promises on public spending
The article Tories are offering nothing new first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Collective bargaining – what is it and why it means higher pay for everyone
When workers unite to call for better wages and conditions, the boss has to listen. That’s called collective bargaining – and we need more of it.Read more…
Conservatives’ pledge will leave low-income families over £500 a year worse off
TUC analysis shows the Conservatives have cushioned the blow of austerity for higher earners while those on low and middle incomes have been hit hard.Read more…