From bullying to the menopause – union’s health conference hears about the issues affecting staff every day
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From bullying to the menopause – union’s health conference hears about the issues affecting staff every day
The article The problems we face every day first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Union’s health conference opens with call to arms for difficult days ahead
The article UNISON can offer “vital” security for its members as Brexit continues to divide the nation first appeared on…Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NHS bosses tried to sue one of the UK’s most prestigious hospitals for libel after it raised concerns that privatising a vital part of cancer treatment could risk the health of patients. In highly…Read more…
Youth services are in need of an urgent overhaul and require their own cabinet minister, a cross-party report by MPs has said. An all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for youth affairs report,…Read more…
Union makes pledge to help after terrorist plot to kill MP was foiled
The article UNISON to match HOPE not hate donations first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Brussels, 05/04/2019. On Wedneday this week, 03/04/2019, the EU Parliament Civil Liberties committee (LIBE) passed a proposal for visa-free travel for UK citizens post-Brexit, regardless of any deal…Read more…