Responding to the latest figures from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on the numbers joining and leaving its register, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “The increase in nurses and…Read more…
The Chancellor finally admits austerity was a political choice
Philip Hammond now agrees that getting the economy growing is the best way to repair the public finances. What took him so long?Read more…
Remembrance services to be held across Newham Sunday 11 November 2018
“Residents are invited to join Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz and the Royal British Legion at remembrance services to commemorate those who have lost their lives while serving their country.
Services are taking place across the borough and will …Read more…
‘Body blow’ for car workers
Brexit-related plans by car parts manufacturer Schaeffler to close its factories in Llanelli and Plymouth have been described as a “body blow” for autoworkers by Unite. The union vowed to…Read more…
‘Growing epidemic’
Working days lost to stress increased by nearly a quarter in 2017 according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), leading to calls for a “culture change” in how bosses deal with the “growing…Read more…
Public shows support for university workers facing pay cut
University of Leicester security workers’ petition attracts nearly 1,000 signatures in days – why not add your support?
The article Public shows support for university workers facing pay cut first…Read more…
‘Much deserved honour’
A film documenting the true story of how trade unionists in Scotland, members of Unite’s predecessor unions, took a stand against the Pinochet regime has won the highest honour in Scottish cinema….Read more…
UNISON celebrates becoming the UK’s biggest union
Becoming and staying the biggest and the best
The article UNISON celebrates becoming the UK’s biggest union first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘We can’t sleepwalk into another Windrush’
MPs voice cross-party support for protecting the rights of all five million EU and UK citizens threatened by Brexit
The article ‘We can’t sleepwalk into another Windrush’ first appeared…Read more…
Five reasons why young workers are getting a raw deal
In the first week of Young Workers Month, we take a look at why so many young people are have a tough time at workRead more…
Darul Jannah Community Centre 2nd anniversary & Student Prize Awards
I was really pleased tonight to be a guest at the Darul Jannah community centre in my ward, alongside Cllr John Whitworth, Cllr Anam Islam and Cllr Shaban Mohammed as well as local Police and other community activists.
The centre has been open for 2 y…Read more…
Blog: A great opportunity to thank our whole incredible NHS team
We are proud of all our members, everyday, but One Team week gives us the chance to focus on NHS support staff, make them more visible and show them how much we appreciate what they do. And it’s an…Read more…
Fair treatment call
A campaign by Unite, the construction union, to ensure that workers building the Royal Liverpool hospital are treated fairly and without exploitation, received a significant boost at this weekend’s…Read more…
Turning over a new leaf – taking the fight for libraries to the streets
Writers, readers and workers take the fight for the country’s cultural soul to Westminster
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Living Wage boost
At least 180,000 people whose bosses are Living Wage employers will see a boost to their pay packets as the Living Wage Foundation increases its rate to £9 an hour outside London and £10.55 in the…Read more…
Living wage rises to £9 an hour – and £10.55 in London
Announcement of new rates marks the start of Living Wage Week
The article Living wage rises to £9 an hour – and £10.55 in London first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
NEC by-election result
Jo-Ann Marren elected unopposed to Greater London reserved seat
The article NEC by-election result first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Government should ensure public service staff get the living wage, says UNISON
Responding to the announcement today (Monday) that the real living wage is to increase nationally to £9 an hour and to £10.55 in London, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The vast majority…Read more…
Out and about Newham Council Housing: Cundy Street Centre, David Lee Point, Janson Close & Park Road
Picture collage from recent visits, talks and walkabouts I have been on as Newham Housing lead with local residents, Council Officers and local Councillors.
While visiting our housing estates and meeting residents I have found lots of things that we n…Read more…
Max Levitas – Battle of Cable Street Anti Fascist Veteran RIP
Life long anti-fascist and former “Red Stepney” Councillor for 15 years, Max Levitas, has passed away aged 103. I first met Max many years ago when he was probably in his late 80s and he addressed a meeting of Tower Hamlets residents opposed to the sto…Read more…