Individuals’ success depends on transport
Celebrating apprentices all year round
This week (3-7 February) is Apprenticeship Week Cymru 2020.Read more…
Never just a bit of banter
The edge of democracy
Petra Costa’s brilliant Oscar-nominated documentary The Edge of Democracy is a moving and personal look at the attacks on Brazil’s fledgling democracy. Read more…
Liverpool Mertro Mayor promises to give a voice to working people
To mark #HeartUnions week, Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram writes on his plans to establish a Fair Employment Charter for the Liverpool City Region.Read more…
Heart Unions week: so many reasons to love UNISON
Where is the love? It’s right here!
The article Heart Unions week: so many reasons to love UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Gatwick strike on the cards?
Members of Unite employed as porters by outsourcing giant ISS UK Ltd at Gatwick airport, are considering industrial action after being told that they would only receive a pay rise if they agree to…Read more…
‘Resounding verdict’
The prospect of a London bus drivers’ strike later this year has moved dramatically closer as bus workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in a consultative ballot. The…Read more…
‘Last resort’ strike action
London’s most prestigious department store Harrods is facing severe disruption later this month, after security guards and CCTV operators, who are members of Unite, announced strike dates in their…Read more…
‘Nothing short of outrageous’
Amid a major restructuring that seen Lloyds Bank slash 11,000 jobs since 2018, a new Unite survey reveals a fearful workforce struggling to make ends meet. Belying the popular notion of ‘fat…Read more…
Branch Resources Review makes progress
The review group, made up of 24 senior UNISON members, met for the third time on 6 February
The article Branch Resources Review makes progress first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Why I am voting for Keir Starmer: Radical & Relevant
Yesterday Keir Starmer narrowly lost out being nominated by West Ham Labour Party by 5 votes. There were 110 members present compared to nearly 2000 members in West Ham.
East Ham, Ilford South and even Jeremy Corbyn’s seat in Islington North hav…Read more…
Llyn y Cau, Cader Idris by Kyffin Williams: Chwefror February 2020
Off message. For Christmas I bought a calendar with pictures each month from the Welsh artist, Kyffin Williams. This is for Chwefror (February). Cader Idris translated into English means “The Giants Armchair”.
In 2013 I walked around Cader Idris …Read more…
Vote Carol Sewell for a strong voice on Labour’s NEC: Labour NEC BAME Rep
There is currently a mass of Labour Party elections and nominations. My UNISON NEC colleague (and friend) Carol Sewell is standing for the NEC BAME vacancy.
I know her as a softly spoken but strong willed trade union organiser and leader who is passio…Read more…
Ricky Tomlinson slams ‘Boris the buffoon’ as he backs Keir Starmer for Labour leader
“Scouse legend Ricky Tomlinson has slammed ‘Boris the buffoon’ as he throws his weight behind Sir Keir Starmer in the Labour leadership battle.The Royle Family star has endorsed the Shadow Brexit Secretary as he bids to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour …Read more…
Ryanair pay victory
Unite has secured an inflation busting pay deal for Ryanair cabin crew. Senior cabin crew who are employed directly by Ryanair will see their pay rise dramatically, customer service…Read more…
‘Dangerous and grossly offensive’
A supposed shelter made of two wheelie bins designed by a multimillionaire to help rough sleepers is ‘dangerous and grossly offensive’, Unite said today (February 6). Businessman Peter Dawe…Read more…
The right to a decent and secure home
We’re calling on the government to commit to eight key policy measures that will ensure everyone has access to a safe, decent and affordable home where they can plan their lives and thrive.
The…Read more…
‘Dismal decline’
Over 2,000 manufacturing job losses impacting Unite members have been announced in January, with the total number of redundancies in the sector likely to be much higher. Analysis from Unite,…Read more…