Thousands of disabled people on Universal Credit could be paid damages after two severely disabled men who were treated unlawfully while receiving the benefit received compensation. Following…Read more…
Another subco stopped before it’s started
UNISON members in Leicester celebrating after plans to move them out of the NHS are dropped
The article Another subco stopped before it’s started first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Northamptonshire County Council plans are going too far, warns UNISON
Plans to announce yet more cuts and closures to services will leave the most vulnerable people in the county with nowhere to turn
The article Northamptonshire County Council plans are going too far,…Read more…
First Time UNISON National Delegate Conference Report #UNDC18
First Time National Delegate Conference Report (Guess who is author of below in picture of my branch delegation celebrating the 25th anniversary of UNISON at the conference. Hint.Not me).
“Ahead of attending the conference I went on the ‘Going to Conf…Read more…
Clarity call
A clarion call for clarity on the future of the Moorside nuclear power station in Cumbria on which thousands of jobs will depend has been made by Unite today (August 1). Unite is seeking an…Read more…
‘Without parallel’
Years of mismanagement and cuts to local authority funding have placed the Tory-run Northamptonshire county council in a near-untenable position as it scrambles to provide services to vulnerable…Read more…
Review: Just one damned thing after another, by Jodi Taylor
I love time travel stories. And I love history. This book had a lot of promise. The main character, Max (who’s female), is witty and loveable. The book is full of action. There are lots…Read more…
Justice restored
It’s one year since UNISON beat the government at the Supreme Court and forced an immediate change in the law. The case made headlines. Now we can tell the full story of how David beat Goliath….Read more…
Drop in criminals facing court as police lack resources to investigate
The number of reported crimes ending with a suspect in court has dropped along with police staff, while the use of volunteers in the police force is on the rise
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Animal welfare spot checks call
Farm animals are being tortured under Britain’s largest farm approval scheme because only one in a thousand inspections are unannounced, leading Unite to call for more spot checks. Disturbing…Read more…
Tories two-faced on austerity
In this year’s Spring Statement, the Chancellor had an opportunity to address the devastating impact of eight years of austerity on public services. However, he rejected calls to announce the end of…Read more…
Win against NHS subsidiaries
Unite has claimed victory in the ongoing fight against subsidiaries being set up by NHS Trusts after yet another Trust dropped plans to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to avoid paying VAT. …Read more…
The Paradox of Repression and Nonviolent Movements
Dear Colleagues,
Just came across an amazing new book that I wanted to plug, and it comes at a pertinent point in writing thesis findings. The new book, The Paradox of Repression and Nonviolent Movements, is the kind of analysis we need where movements…Read more…
Meet our NHS
UNISON spent a day with hospital staff in Watford – and discovered the rainbow coalition of European-born workers who are making the NHS tick
The article Meet our NHS first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
‘Burning injustice’?
Less than a year ago, prime minister Theresa May called mental illness a “burning injustice”, one that she said she would make “one of [her] absolute priorities.” “I believe that by taking…Read more…
NZ Union Leader Tazered, Attacked & Detained In Israel
From the New Zealand Herald 30 July, 2018 A New Zealand union leader has been attacked and being unlawfully detained by the Israeli military, his union claims. The alleged incident took place on…Read more…
Why an interest rate rise is still the wrong decision for workers
Stalling wage growth and slowing inflation mean the Bank of England should hold off on raising interest rates for nowRead more…
Community Wealth Building Seminar for Labour Councillors 21 July 2018
This well attended seminar sponsored by APSE was excellent. Held in the UNISON centre (HQ) in Euston Road, London.
Speakers Paul O’Brien and Mo Baines, APSE; Neil McInroy CLES, Cllr Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council and Cllr Asima S…Read more…
Japanese & UK union leaders call for Brexit to deliver for workers in the UK and Japan
27 July 2018 The TUC and RENGO (the Japanese Trade Union Confederation) have issued a joint statement highlighting the threat that a bad Brexit deal poses to workers, trade and investment. In the…Read more…
Sheffield supertram dispute continues
A call for constructive pay talks was made this afternoon (July 31) in the Sheffield supertram pay dispute, as a further eight days of strike action were announced. The call came from Unite…Read more…