How workers at a further education college are taking the initiative on AI deployment
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The EastEnders Effect. Episode 28: Representation in the East End
It is a bit long but a fascinating interview by my Councillor constituent Ade Adeyemi of my UNISON comrade, Joseph Ogundemuren. He speaks from the heart of growing up, born and bred, as a working class black male in East London from immigrant parents. …Read more…
The secret stranglehold
But this exploitation of migrant seasonal workers is part of a much bigger picture. At the end of the chain, the UK’s biggest supermarket chains are driving down prices and working conditions, says Bev Clarkson, Unite’s national officer for food and agricultural members.
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Hatfield Forest Walk
Off message but on Sunday Gill and I went for a 6.8 mile circular walk around Hatfield Forest courticy of Ordnance Survey and Country walking magazine. Hatfield Forest is a marvellous ancient estate full of history and the National Trust look after it …Read more…
UNISON condemns ‘disgraceful’ approval for North Sea oil field
‘Somebody must show international leadership in tackling climate change. It looks like it won’t be the UK’
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UNISON condemns ‘disgraceful’ approval for North Sea oil field
‘Somebody must show international leadership in tackling climate change. It looks like it won’t be the UK’
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Rosebank decision makes achieving net-zero much harder, warns UNISON
This is yet another setback in the battle against climate change.
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Unite for rural workers
Sacre bleu! A Unite rep who managers dread dealing with because of her attention to detail and determination to help union members navigate their way through the cost of living crisis.
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Urgent: UNISON Energy support fund for low paid members start tomorrow Wednesday 27 Sept 08.30am & 5pm – up to £200 (used to be called winter fuel grants)
Important informationThe Energy Support Fund will open on 27 September, with grants of £200 available to support low income members with their energy costs.Due to finite funds, we can only accept 2,000 applications. 1,000 will be released at 8.30…Read more…
Tony Braisby
Tony Braisby, a long-serving and highly respected and valued member of UNISON’s editorial team, sadly died in September after a series of recent health battles. He was 63.
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Tony Braisby
Tony Braisby, a long-serving and highly respected and valued member of UNISON’s editorial team, sadly died in September after a series of recent health battles. He was 63.
The article Tony Braisby first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON at Notting Hill Carnival
UNISON joined love Music, Hate Racism, Stand Up to Racism and the National Education Union on a float at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival
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UNISON at Notting Hill Carnival
UNISON joined love Music, Hate Racism, Stand Up to Racism and the National Education Union on a float at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival
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Govt attacks on the rural working poor
A new campaign aims to support Unite members and their families on Universal Credit (UC) by raising awareness of changes that are coming their way.
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Tom Conway: International President of the United Steelworkers USA & Canada
The news of Tom Conway’s death came through on September 25th and was a great shock. Although Tom had been unwell for sometime, we had kept in touch. Tom was a senior official of the USW (International Vice President) leading … Continue reading Read more…
Lobby of Tower Hamlets Pension Committee over Clarion & Riverside breaking promises
This evening I went to make a submission to Tower Hamlets Council Pension Committee with a UNISON colleague, Julie. Both of us use to work for Tower Hamlets Council as housing officers. Julie worked in the Isle of Dogs and worked in Bow. In 2005 …Read more…
Twinkle, twinkle: Stars in Our Schools is back
Stars in Our Schools is back, and this year there’s a special focus on early years education. But hurry – the deadline for ordering all your fantastic Stars merch is 6 October
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Twinkle, twinkle: Stars in Our Schools is back
Stars in Our Schools is back, and this year there’s a special focus on early years education. But hurry – the deadline for ordering all your fantastic Stars merch is 6 October
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Young campaigners: Eric Roberts Awards 2023
Have young members in your region run a brilliant campaign? Do you know an exceptional young UNISON campaigner? If so, UNISON wants to hear from you.
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Young campaigners: Eric Roberts Awards 2023
Have young members in your region run a brilliant campaign? Do you know an exceptional young UNISON campaigner? If so, UNISON wants to hear from you.
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