Our union, the union we have built together, is perfectly placed to lead and win that fight. And I know that our incredible health activists, at this conference and around the country, will be at the…Read more…
Police staff unions submit pay claim
England and Wales pay claim seeks 5% increase, while addressing a number of issues, including annual leave disparity
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The country is in the hands of Theresa May’s flying circus
The UK is four days away from a catastrophic no-deal Brexit
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AFG taking a big cut from funding it receives
UNISON releases figures as workers take a third day of action in fight against company cutting pay
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The problems we face every day
From bullying to the menopause – union’s health conference hears about the issues affecting staff every day
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IG Metall European Elections Manifesto
Click here to download the EU election manifesto of the giant German trade union IG Metall – a very interesting read indeed. Fourteen pages long and very easy to read and in English too. Thanks…Read more…
The Evolution of Struggle
Dear Colleagues,
Just a quick post to advertise the forthcoming series off events which will explore the legacy of the British anti-apartheid movement historically and today. I have posted before at length of my interest here, and also of the relation…Read more…
Bring them in UCL
Dear Supporter,
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our UCL outsourcing protest last Thursday. We had great turnout and sent a strong message to UCL that they cannot ignore: it’s time for them to bring their outsourced workers back in-house.
Ple…Read more…
Mental health services “broken and heading for crisis”
Staff are burnt out and “leaving in droves” UNISON health delegates are told
The article Mental health services “broken and heading for crisis” first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Let’s Go for Growth in May
Last year’s Grovember campaign was such a success we’re doing it again in Mat with a Go for Growth month
The article Let’s Go for Growth in May first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON can offer “vital” security for its members as Brexit continues to divide the nation
Union’s health conference opens with call to arms for difficult days ahead
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Review: Eugene V. Debs: A Graphic Biography by Noah Van Sciver, Paul Buhle, Steve Max and Dave Nance
The colourful Eugene V. Debs would make a wonderful subject for a graphic novel but unfortunately, this is not the book I’d recommend. A text-heavy graphic novel that cannot decide if…Read more…
Review: Utopia for Realists: And How We Can Get There, by Rutger Bregman
I admit to being a bit of a latecomer to this party, having only discovered Rutger Bregman following his extraordinary non-interview on Fox News recently. This is his best-selling book laying out the…Read more…
“London Calling” UNISON NEC Elections 2019 recommendations
1.3 million UNISON members will be able to vote for their new National Executive Council (NEC) members from April 15. Ballot papers will be sent to their home address (Check My UNISON to make sure your address details are up to date ) with a pre-paid e…Read more…
Don’t vote
If having a prime minister who faces a number of serious criminal charges doesn’t bother you because you think it’s all “fake news” cooked up by the left-wing media, you can relax because polls…Read more…
Government must pay up to end growing NHS pay divide, says UNISON
The government must find the money to ensure tens of thousands of low-paid cleaners, porters, security guards and catering staff working for private contractors in hospitals across England receive…Read more…
Newham Council Cabinet 2 April 2019 – Youth, ICT, CIPFA, LIP, Adoption, Mental health, Viability, Shared Lives…
At @NewhamLondon cabinet.
Nothing controversial but a number of heavy duty items: –
Youth provision, ICT, @CIPFA report, #LIP plan, adoption, Children mental health, Viability assessments Shared lives services….Read more…
Brazil’s right-wing regime runs scared of Lula’s popularity
We need sustained campaign to secure an immediate release of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from prison Last year, on April 7th, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was jailed for “indeterminate…Read more…
One wage for all ages
Great photo of our former UNISON Housing Associations branch manager & organiser, Josephine Grahl, with Jez and Dave Prentis, celebrating 20 years of National Minimum wage (and campaigning for all workers to be paid the same)
Josephine is now…Read more…
GKN plant closure revealed
Unite has today (April 5) demanded an urgent meeting with Melrose bosses after news emerged of plans to close GKN’s King’s Norton plant by March 2021 with the loss of over 200 jobs. Unite…Read more…