Recovering from a busy weekend at the London Labour annual conference, as a UNISON Labour Link delegate. I arrived late on Saturday due to advice surgery commitment and missed keynote speakers David Lammy MP and Ellie Reeves MP. The venue was pack…Read more…
Unions should lead the way on devolution
“I’m very pleased to be able to contribute to the discussion prompted by the Devolution and Work Commission report on behalf of PCS, a union with a longstanding commitment to democratic devolution; our main predecessor unions campaigned for an Assembly…Read more…
Labour Housing Group Executive Elections 2024
I have just voted in the LHG Executive elections for the following 10 candidates. Lot of very good people standing and apologies for those I have not voted for on this occasion. You may only vote if you are both a member of LHG and a member of the…Read more…
UNISON opinion: Why councils are on the brink – and how they can be pulled back
Everyone knows why councils are on the brink of bankruptcy – a massive 41% cut in government funding over a decade, while demand for services has grown. But there is an alternative for a sustainable future for the local services we all rely on
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UNISON opinion: Why councils are on the brink – and how they can be pulled back
Everyone knows why councils are on the brink of bankruptcy – a massive 41% cut in government funding over a decade, while demand for services has grown. But there is an alternative for a sustainable future for the local services we all rely on
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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus: Happy St Davids Day
Thank you to the Tesco delivery driver who brought to my door turnip, parsnips, carrots and massive leeks despite the pouring rain for my Cawl this evening. Just need to get the neck of lamb and Caerphilly cheese. Read more…
Care sector couldn’t function without its migrant workforce, says UNISON
A national care service and a fair pay agreement for care staff are needed to reform the care service
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Care sector couldn’t function without its migrant workforce, says UNISON
A national care service and a fair pay agreement for care staff are needed to reform the care service
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NHS pay key to cutting waiting lists, says UNISON
The government must negotiate a proper pay package for health workers to halt the steady drain of experience from the NHS
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NHS pay key to cutting waiting lists, says UNISON
The government must negotiate a proper pay package for health workers to halt the steady drain of experience from the NHS
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A significant pay rise is essential for local government and school staff, say unions
Claim calls for a wage rise of £3,000 or 10%, whichever is higher
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A significant pay rise is essential for local government and school staff, say unions
Claim calls for a wage rise of £3,000 or 10%, whichever is higher
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MPs pledge to support a national care service
A UNISON event at parliament sought to ignite the political will in Westminster to make a national care service a reality
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MPs pledge to support a national care service
A UNISON event at parliament sought to ignite the political will in Westminster to make a national care service a reality
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DHL Aviation – on the picket line
Striking DHL Aviation workers at East Midlands Airport stood defiant on the picket line on Wednesday (February 28) as they were joined by their general secretary Sharon Graham. The Unite members are now fighting a massive real-terms pay cut by their employer DHL Aviation, which Unite research has shown has made record-breaking profits. You can […]
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‘DHL – shame on you!’
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham gave an inspiring speech on the picket line during the DHL Aviation strike at East Midlands Airport this week (February 28). The striking workers, who are responsible for bringing critical medical supplies as well as other cargo into the UK, worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic. They played a crucial role […]
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Mitie must pay healthcare workers what they are owed or strikes will continue, say UNISON and Unite
Staff will strike for second time today over failure to honour NHS lump-sum payment
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Mitie must pay healthcare workers what they are owed or strikes will continue, say UNISON and Unite
Staff will strike for second time today over failure to honour NHS lump-sum payment
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#LondonForEveryone | A Message For All Londoners
Tonight there was a briefing for all London Labour Councillors by our Mayor, Sadiq Khan. I sadly missed most of it due to trade union case work. Sadiq’s team have retweeted this great video about his recent message to all Londoners. When we have r…Read more…
Review: Pale Horse, by Boris Savinkov
This novel by Russian terrorist icon Boris Savinkov is remarkably similar to his final work, Black Horse, leading one to believe that he chose the titles deliberately. The format is the same: short, dated entries…Read more…