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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Don’t believe the promises on public spending
The article Tories are offering nothing new first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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…
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…
Photos from campaigning in Cities and Westminster yesterday. A large number of West Hammers came to the 2pm session (see middle right) together with Newham Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz.
A somewhat frustrating canvass since so many gated blocks of flats with o…Read more…
Compensation will help millions of women born in the 50s who miss out
The article Labour’s pension plans a ‘step towards justice’ for women first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
I have worked on a fair few manifestos in my time. For Labour, UNISON and a range of campaigns. I can honestly say that the Scottish Labour manifesto for this General Election is, without doubt, the…Read more…
Wholly owned subsidiary plans dropped
The article Health workers in Bradford win privatisation battle first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
After nearly a decade of austerity, our economy isn’t working for working people. It’s clear that the outgoing government has not stood up for working people and their families.Read more…
Increased funding, changes to commissioning and investing in the workforce could help overhaul a system at breaking point.Read more…
Amidst the madness of the General Election campaign I have to get on with the day job. On Friday I went to meet Residents in Ibex House in Forest Gate with local Councillors Rachel Tripp, Anamul Islam and officers from L&Q Housing Association. Ther…Read more…
Funding will help repair damage done by job cuts and centre closures
The article Youth manifesto from Labour will provide ‘much-needed’ cash, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Low-paid staff will receive an extra £817 a year
The article Birmingham University strikes cancelled as low-paid workers secure pay increase first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…