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Unite general secretary Sharon Graham gave a barnstorming speech at the TUC’s Right to Strike march and rally on Saturday (January 27). You can watch her full speech in the video below. You can also view a photo gallery of pictures from the event on UniteLive here.
The post ‘A fundamental right’ appeared first on Unite Live.
Information for honorary branch auditors, from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
The article End-of-year accounts for 2023 – branch audits first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Information for honorary branch auditors, from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
The article End-of-year accounts for 2023 – branch audits first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unite has released a new film featuring the voices of its steelworker members in Port Talbot. You can watch the full film below: Film by Paul Gonella & Matt Ankers
The post ‘For future generations’ appeared first on Unite Live.
“January 2024 is the 100th anniversary of the first ever Labour government.In the election the previous month, Labour secured its best result up until that point, pushing the Liberals into third. The Conservatives failed to get an overall majority…Read more…
Tribunal fees deny the poorest and most vulnerable access to justice
The article Unfair tribunal fees plan shows government is out of ideas, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Tribunal fees deny the poorest and most vulnerable access to justice
The article Unfair tribunal fees plan shows government is out of ideas, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unite members joined thousands of people from the trade union movement at the TUC’s Protect the Right to Strike march and rally on Saturday (January 27) in Cheltenham. Unite made a particularly strong showing at the demonstration, with members from all sectors represented including health, local government, steel and many others. They all sent a […]
The post Unite will resist appeared first on Unite Live.
The Minimum Service Levels Act could restrict the right to strike for over five million workers
The article UNISON joins Cheltenham rally to defend the right to strike first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The Minimum Service Levels Act could restrict the right to strike for over five million workers
The article UNISON joins Cheltenham rally to defend the right to strike first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Reading this months “Newham Voices” (early via subscription) I did not realise that Newham had been a test bed for Parker Morris space standards on new build Council properties. There are many problems with properties built during this period but …Read more…
Finished. 26 miles (42 kilometres) 8 hours 25 mins. Very sore feet and legs, but it’s been a great day. Raised money for a good cause (St Mungo’s Homeless charity) , improved my fitness a bit and it has reminded me what a beautiful city I live in…Read more…
Hat tip Clarion UNISON Facebook page “Members should have received an invite to complete a survey yesterday. It will take 5 mins to complete & we will use it to inform this years claim. Please pass on to non member colleagues. The…Read more…
Forty years ago, 14 civil servants working in the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) lost their jobs for being members of a trade union. In 1984 Margaret Thatcher enforced a ban on union membership at GCHQ. She claimed that it wasn’t possible for someone to be both a trade unionist and faithful to the security of […]
The post ‘The power to make change’ appeared first on Unite Live.
There was something in the air that day
It had been coming for weeks
As Jack went out that morning
Like every morning
Looking for work, looking for hope
The atmosphere felt heavy
The post A sister’s story appeared first on Unite Live.
Unite members from Port Talbot steelworks descended on Parliament earlier this week (January 23) ahead of an opposition day debate on protecting the UK’s steel industry. The debate was called following an announcement last week that Tata Steel is planning to close its blast furnaces with the potential loss of more than 2,800 jobs. Below […]
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This year, we reflect on the fragility of the rights of targeted and scapegoated people; how freedom can be eroded with violent rhetoric, demagoguery and conspiracist ideas
The article Remembering all those killed by the Nazis first appeared on the UNISON National site.
This year, we reflect on the fragility of the rights of targeted and scapegoated people; how freedom can be eroded with violent rhetoric, demagoguery and conspiracist ideas
The article Remembering all those killed by the Nazis first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Hundreds of workers in Wales, working in ports and airports could effectively lose their right to strike, thanks to harsh new regulations introduced by the UK government.
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(the Labour Housing Group is a “socialist society affiliated to the Labour Party we work within the movement, both nationally and locally, to develop and promote workable socialist housing policies through…Read more…