A giant of our movement
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey spoke on Friday (October 25) at the launch of a new biography of renowned Scottish trade unionist and politician Jimmy Reid, entitled Jimmy Reid: A Clyde-built…Read more…
‘Fed-up’ health visitors again vote to strike
More than 70 Lincolnshire health visitors have voted by a large majority to strike in the long running pay dispute over county council plans to ‘divide and rule’ over future job roles. Unite…Read more…
Payday ‘vultures’ on brink of collapse
Payday lender QuickQuid is the latest loan shark to shut down after a wave of compensation claims from victims of predatory practices. US-based Enova, which owns QuickQuid, announced on…Read more…
‘Permanent tribute’
A jet engine subject to a workers’ boycott in Scotland during the 1970s because it was to be used by murderous Chilean dictator General Pinochet’s airforce was unveiled as a monument to the…Read more…
UNISON signs TUC’s Dying to Work charter
Charter aims to provide terminally-ill workers with greater security and peace of mind
The article UNISON signs TUC’s Dying to Work charter first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Academy chain’s plan to axe staff could risk school safety
UNISON urges Ormiston to pause process for full consultation
The article Academy chain’s plan to axe staff could risk school safety first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UCL UNISON VICTORY
Low-paid UCL workers celebrate UNISON-brokered pay dealPay, pension and holiday rights to be upgradedUniversityHundreds of outsourced UCL staff are celebrating after UNISON secured the same pay, pension and annual leave rights as directly employed work…Read more…
Four Seasons sale failure shows why ministers must act on social care, says UNISON
Vulnerable people and care workforce should not face uncertainty
The article Four Seasons sale failure shows why ministers must act on social care, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
‘In denial of the facts’
Transport secretary Grant Shapps, has today (October 24) refused to apologise to Thomas Cook workers when he was challenged about the government’s failure to support the company, which collapsed last…Read more…
‘Game changer’
Labour will work with trade unions to ensure the UK is carbon neutral by the 2030s, shadow business and energy secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey said as the party launched its fast track climate strategy…Read more…
‘Sorely disappointed’
The vital role health visitors play at a time when their numbers are dangerously plummeting was highlighted at a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday (October 24). That a child’s first months…Read more…
Five new Mary Seacole scholars are unveiled
Recipients of UNISON-backed awards are honoured
The article Five new Mary Seacole scholars are unveiled first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Members travel to Downing Street to demand living wage
Birmingham unions and council join forces to demand funding for 10% pay rise and £10 an hour minimum
The article Members travel to Downing Street to demand living wage first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Time to rebuild collective bargaining in Europe
Collective bargaining is under attack by employers and some governments in Europe. The European trade union federation IndustriAll Europe has launched a campaign to show the power of collective…Read more…
Review: Agent Running in the Field, by John le Carré
When I learned that John le Carré had a new book coming out, I ordered it in advance and began reading it the day it arrived. I did so because his last book, A Legacy…Read more…
Honour & Remember PC Nina McKay in Arthingworth Street, E15 tomorrow at 11am (24 October)
Tomorrow morning (Thursday 24 October at 11am) there is a memorial event to remember PC Nina McKay in Arthingworth Street, West Ham, E15 4PW, who lost her life while serving & protecting our community in 1997Read more…
Frank Bailey – Britain’s First Black Firefighter (West Ham CLP BAME Group)
West Ham Labour BAME and TULO invite members and supporters to a Black History Month Talk on Frank Bailey – Britain’s First Black Firefighter.
East London Rugby Club next Tuesday 29 October 2019 at 7pmRead more…
‘Total failure’
The government’s inaction and its failure to intervene and save some or all of collapsed travel company Thomas Cook was further exposed at the Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy select…Read more…
‘Stand behind British Steel’ call
Unite called on the business secretary Andrea Leadsom to guarantee the government’s continued support for British Steel and honour previous commitments on research and investment necessary to…Read more…