Gender pay gap data published by large companies each year could be riddled with errors, according to new research. More than 500 companies most definitely made errors in their gender pay gap…Read more…
Strike ballot over ‘derisory’ pay for college staff
Hundreds of further education (FE) staff will today (Tuesday) vote on taking strike action over pay, says UNISON. Employees at 14 colleges* across England will take part in the ballot including…Read more…
It’s spring – let’s Go for Growth
Reach out to members and non-members with an event – a picnic, a stall in the canteen, cupcakes or a social
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Meet the Dagenham and Barking Mayor – Charity Dinner
“Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine. And there’s more of it to come with my final event as mayor with my charity Caribbean gala finale and birthday celebrations. Taking place on Friday 3rd May. I have top Caribbean chef Mr Nice Cari…Read more…
Review: Black City, by Boris Akunin
Boris Akunin is the pseudonym for Grigory Chkhartishvili, one of the most successful crime writers ever to emerge from Russia. His series of books featuring …Read more…
Talking to my family about politics
Easter is one of those special times of the year when we get to spend time with family members we don’t see often enough… and to be deeply shocked at how differently even close relatives view the world.
I’m a fully paid-up metropolitan lefty Remaine…Read more…
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Crying girl on the border
The winners of the World Press Photo 2019 contest have been announced, selected from over 78,000 photos taken by 4,738 photographers.Warning: contains images that some may find distressing.The winning image is by John Moore showing Honduran toddler Yan…Read more…
UNISON #UNEC19 Elections – Black Members and Disabled Members seats
Following on from my post this morning on community and London seats, I have these recommendations from black and disabled members I trust. All UNISON members can vote for these seats
Black Members
Sandra Okwara – Female Seat
Manjula Kumari – Female…Read more…
Blue Bells in Wanstead Park
Out for a run this morning in Wanstead Park. The blue bells in Chalet Wood are magnificent and well worth seeing. My picture does not do them justice. Read more…
UNISON #UNEC19 Elections – Community & Greater London Region Seats
I have just voted for the following candidates and will post the ballot paper to the independent electoral reform services later today. It took me 5 minutes.
UNISON is the largest trade union in the UK with 1.3 million members covering a wide range of…Read more…
Visit to outer Newham Estates
Picture of myself with Newham Council residents in our estate in Rainham.
After a meeting in the local housing office, we went for a “walkabout” with residents and with Laura who is a Newham housing manager.
We came across a number of issues which ne…Read more…
Solidarity does not stop at our borders
On April 16, Unite EC vice chair Jayne Taylor addressed a rally of thousands of Workers Uniting members including the Unite Steel Workers and the Mexican Metal Workers Union Los Mineros at a Rally in…Read more…
Lessons must be learned
Crossrail failures must not be repeated on other major infrastructure projects
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The Good Friday safety strike
Proper protection and pay demands for hospital security staff
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When you just can’t ‘hold on’
Council workers quit jobs for health reasons in toilet access denial row
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Cuts increase risk to public in England and Wales
UNISON report shows how austerity is damaging the environmental health service provided by councils
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Cuts increase risk to public in England and Wales
UNISON report shows how austerity is damaging the environmental health service provided by councils
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‘People deserve better’
An increase in pay growth over the last 12 months belies rocketing in-work poverty and wage levels that are still below those seen before the financial crisis, Unite has warned. Weekly…Read more…