I am back home after a couple of busy days in my role as a UNISON National Executive Committee (NEC) appointed Trustee.
On Tuesday I travelled up to Grantham in Lincolnshire to a meeting of the UNISON Welfare Trustee Board. This board is a mix of…Read more…
Radicalising Labour’s housing policy
This is an article published in Labour Briefing The contradiction between Labour’s official housing policies and the more radical aspirations … MoreRead more…
Blog: Decent quality care is something which benefits the whole community
Care workers provide an exceptional service, so they deserve to be treated with respect. Today’s signing – and every council who signs up to the charter – helps ensure more care workers benefit. And…Read more…
World’s oldest rebel
Unite has paid tribute to legendary anti-austerity activist, Second World War veteran and the “world’s oldest rebel” Harry Leslie Smith, who died yesterday (November 28) aged 95.
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Grimethorpe dinner ladies save their jobs
Members return to work as redundancy plans dropped after 36 days of strike action
The article Grimethorpe dinner ladies save their jobs first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Blog: Our union stands against cruel and callous actions of the Israeli government
I’m proud that UNISON is campaigning against the mistreatment of Palestinian child prisoners. I hope you will stand with us as we demand that the UK government speak out and take action to end this…Read more…
Residents stories exploring the impact of the housing crisis in Newham
Blog: Universal credit has been a disaster for the poor and vulnerable – it must be halted
It’s difficult to see how Universal Credit can deliver anything but misery. It’s difficult to see how any government – even this one – can justify ploughing on regardless in the face of such…Read more…
Unison Branch AGMs February 2019
The branch has organised two AGMS as follows: Tuesday 12 February 2019 at 12.30 pm, Tolkien Room, City Central Library, Hanley. Buffet at 12 midday – must be pre-ordered by Friday 1 February 2019. Wednesday 20 February 2019 at 12.30 … Cont…Read more…
My NEC Report to UNISON Community Service Group Executive (SGE) 28 November 2018
Dear SGE Members
Further to my last NEC report to SGE on 3 October 2018. Apologies for the lateness of this report and that I will only be able to stay for a short while at this meeting since I will have to travel to Birmingham to attend another UNISO…Read more…
Grovember: 7 Reasons to Join UNISON
7 reasons to join UNISONEach of our 1.3 million members has their own reasons for joining UNISON.But every one receives our help and support.Legal HelpFor you at work and your family at homeFinancial AssistanceAnd debt advice in times of needCompensati…Read more…
Hackney housing victory
Planned strike action at a London housing association has been called off after the association’s management agreed to honour a pay deal they had previously failed to implement.
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UNISON comments on new guidance for creation of NHS subsidiary companies
UNISON will be making full use of this guidance in our scrutiny of any future trust plans to set up subsidiaries
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Christmas Party
We’d like to buy you a drink (and give you a nibble!) – so please join us for the branch Christmas party on Tuesday, December 11. If you enjoyed our summer social, you’ll love this.
We’ve booked an…Read more…
There For You Winter Fuel Grant 2018-2019
There For You, Unison’s Welfare Charity are now inviting applications from members who meet the required eligibility criteria for a £60 one off payment to help with fuel costs. FAQS – including eligibility conditions – Winter Fuel Gra…Read more…
Newham Council Budget proposals 2019-2020 – London Living Wage; Cut Council Tax for Poor; Eat for Free & Support Children with SEN
I was really proud of the budget proposals announced today by our Labour Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz, at Full Council tonight. In spite of further Government cuts and Austerity, we are proposing a London Living Wage for all our care staff (then rolled out to …Read more…
Margaret Canavan – a true health hero
Belfast ward housekeeper and UNISON member named ‘operational support worker of the year’ at prestigious awards ceremony
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UNISON comments on Ailsa hospital attack
Serious assault on health worker
The article UNISON comments on Ailsa hospital attack first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Save our services – celebrate our unsung heroes
This year, we are focusing on the role our members in local government play in keeping people safe
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Centrica urged to talk about pension proposals
UNISON members won’t accept Centrica proposals to work longer, pay more and get less
The article Centrica urged to talk about pension proposals first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…