I was not aware when I purchased this book that it was the most recent in a series featuring American-born Cambridge professor (and spy) Tom Wilde. The good news is that knowing that, I’ve saved…Read more…
Review: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, by Mark Manson
I admit that it’s a great title. And the opening few pages are kind of cute. And then — nothing. The book has absolutely nothing to say. And it’s based on nothing, other than Mark…Read more…
South Gloucestershire workers continue strike dispute
Social workers and occupational therapists are taking their fourth and fifth days of strike action this week
The article South Gloucestershire workers continue strike dispute first appeared on the UNISON National site.
How we will refresh, renew and reboot the movement against racism
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UNISON School Uniform Grant 2023 – This Thursday 1 June: Get Ready!
On the day only – online applications. Up to a max of £150. Net household income* of no more than £26,000/year (£2,166.67/month) OR: In receipt of means-tested benefits. https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/school…Read more…
The gender pensions gap: why are women going the equivalent of 5 months a year without a pension?
Why are women going the equivalent of 5 months a year without a pension?
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Turkey Elections: HDP – Green Left Party: “We made an effort to open the door to democracy”
“We have witnessed an unfair election marked by violations of basic democratic rules, which took place under the repressive conditions of the one-man regime.” Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Mithat Sancar and Green Left Party co-spokespersons Çiğdem Kılıçgün Uçar and … Continue reading Read more…
Change management to support union tech projects
Implementing a new CRM or other core tech project without paying attention to how you manage the change within the union is risky. At best you may end up missing out on key benefits, and at worst, fundamentally limiting the union’s ability to operate on the new tech. We ran a session with independent IT … Continue reading Change management to support union tech projects
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John Mac retires as Branch Secretary of UNISON Tower Hamlets LG branch
I was sent this link to the latest “Tower Power” newsletter by retired Tower Hamlets Housing UNISON comrade (Montrose Matty). John Mac was the branch chair for most of the time I was a member of the branch and my first job in Tower Hamlets was in 1993 …Read more…
Brexit – a project led by nationalist far right forces who wanted to divide UK workers
By Simon Dubbins Unite International Director Brexit was always a project led by nationalist far right forces who wanted to divide UK workers. With Europe and the world at the most dangerous moment since World War II, it’s essential that … Continue reading Read more…
Artificial Intelligence Is A Collective Bargaining Issue
Unite National Officer for the Graphical Paper, Media and IT Sector and the Service sector Louisa Bull tells the European TUC that companies in AI have a business model that is based on the exploitation of its workers. Like any … Continue reading Read more…
We will not stand by and let them sack a single nurse, paramedic, teacher, railway worker or civil servant
It was fantastic to be joined by so many of you in Parliament Square on Monday night to send a clear message to the government:
We will not stand by while you attack our right to strike.
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Social Partnership: a new way forward for Wales
The Social Partnership and Public Procurement Act is a landmark piece of legislation. But what does it mean for you and why is the Act so important?
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A (short) Homage to the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage
Last week Gill and I went for a holiday to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwestern Spain. The old town of Santiago is a beautiful medieval city full of history as well as bars and restaurants. It is also the end point of a famous Catholic…Read more…
School budgets reach breaking point, so UNISON members are taking action
UNISON members are writing to councillors to demand fair school funding. Will you join them?
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Qatar, the ILO and the unions
Six months ago, news broke that Belgian police had arrested the newly-elected general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) as part of the “Qatargate” scandal. The government of Qatar was accused of paying…Read more…
Newham Council Annual General Meeting 2023
Yesterday evening was the Formal Annual General Meeting of the London Borough of Newham Council in the Old Town Hall in Stratford. It is the nearest we usually get to “pomp and ceremony” in Newham Council meetings. On the way in we were lobbied ef…Read more…
A dedicated onboarding journey for young members – Nautilus International case study
At Nautilus International, we’ve been working on a digital engagement project to improve the on-boarding process for our cadet members. The situation Nautilus represents maritime professionals working at sea and ashore. We’re a transnational union with about 20,000 members in the UK, Netherlands and Switzerland. We cover people who are experienced in senior roles, through … Continue reading A dedicated onboarding journey for young members – Nautilus International case study
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UNISON joins emergency protest against anti-strike bill
Last night Conservative MPs reversed the positive changes made by the House of Lords to protect striking workers from dismissal
The article UNISON joins emergency protest against anti-strike bill first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Blog: We must stop this managed decline of local government
I know it’s a difficult decision to vote to take action and be prepared to lose a day’s pay, but we’ve won through strike action before, and I have every confidence we can do it again
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