London has long been among the world’s top financial centres, but Brexit may now throw the capital’s vaunted status as a global banking mecca into question. Even as Brexit negotiations have…Read more…
‘Immoral and unfair’
‘Bankers’ may cash in on mammoth salaries, pensions and other benefits but for a large swathe of people who work in banks, the pay is low even as the hours are long and arduous. Pensions for…Read more…
Pregnancy discrimination – dinosaur work cultures are forcing thousands of new mums out of work
The discrimination still faced by women who simply want to start a family is unacceptable.Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections 2019: Vote Gordon McKay – Health Male Seat
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Environment Agency staff back industrial action over pay
Workers at the Environment Agency are to take industrial action after a below-inflation pay rise was forced on staff earlier this year, UNISON said today (Thursday). Staff overwhelmingly backed…Read more…
Job losses at British Gas “disappointing”
Commenting on the 500 planned redundancies announced at British Gas today
The article Job losses at British Gas “disappointing” first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON condemns government’s violent crime proposals
Pressure on schools and NHS staff to tackle crime is deflecting attention from ‘failure to fund policing adequately’, union says
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UCL staff say: ‘Bring them in!’
Outsourced staff have worse terms, conditions and pensions – and UNISON is committed to helping them win
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Resolve dispute call
Members of Unite have accepted an inflation busting 6.5 per cent pay increase over two years (3.25 per cent a year). The union has also confirmed it has accepted an offer to take part in negotiations…Read more…
Liverpool hospital demo
Unite is spearheading a demo tomorrow (April 5) to protest against cleaning contractor ISS’ plans to withhold pay from low-paid hospital staff at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital….Read more…
‘No control over the future’
Countdown presenter, Apprentice star, and Swindon native Nick Hewer this week highlighted the crisis now engulfing his hometown amid Honda’s proposed factory closure. Appearing as guest editor…Read more…
Spy cop unmasked
The identity of a former spy cop who duped a number of women into sexual relationships and gained unfettered access to the homes of innocent activists has been been unmasked. Former BBC…Read more…
Privatisation at Chesterfield Royal Hospital will drive out staff and is a worrying sign for the future
Responding to the transfer of more than 700 staff at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust to a new private arm’s-length company this week
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Shared Parental Leave isn't working – new parents need stronger rights
After four years of dire uptake, the Shared Parental Leave Scheme needs a total overhaul – and stronger paternity rights are well overdueRead more…
New charter sets out role for volunteers in supporting the NHS
Pioneering charter showing how volunteers can make a valuable contribution to the NHS in England, without undermining paid staff or affecting patient safety, is being launched today.
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Your voice, your vote – UNISON’s NEC elections 2019
It’s time to choose who speaks for you and makes decisions in our union.
Find out more at www.unison.org.uk/nec2019
Please join your fellow UNISON members and vote in the NEC election. It only takes a few minutes! Thank you.Read more…
NEC sets policy on Brexit and so much more
Brexit, industrial action, campaigning, growing the union and planning for June’s national delegate conference all featured on a full agenda
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Any Brexit deal should be put to the country
Commenting on the meeting today (Wednesday) between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn
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Uncertainty ‘incredibly unsettling’
Unite which represents over 450 workers at regional airline Flybe is seeking to minimise job losses at Flybe and provide reassurances about the company’s overall health after a clutch of flights were…Read more…
Education unions warn academy trusts over cuts
The UK’s largest academy chain faces a potential dispute with seven education unions over job cuts, low wages and outsourcing.
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