News that Jaguar Land Rover will shut its Solihull plant for two weeks is a sign of the pressure being faced by the UK’s leading car producer. The two week shut down from 22nd October will…Read more…
‘Save the arts and libraries’ march goes through London cultural landmarks to Parliament
Cash-trapped councils across the country have had no choice but to cut back on culture and libraries spending in a desperate attempt to save core services
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Food Standards Agency ends four-year-long hiring freeze
Dozens of meat hygiene inspectors will be hired
The article Food Standards Agency ends four-year-long hiring freeze first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
A day in the life – Thursday 27 September 2018
This is one day in my life as a Newham Council Cabinet member, which was particularly busy but pretty much reflects what all Newham Cabinet members experience on a regular basis. Compared to the Mayor’s normal diary, it was probably a walk in the park….Read more…
Councillor Report to West Ham Labour Party Branch October 2018
Councillor Report to Branch4 October 2018 WEST HAM WARD LABOUR PARTY
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Surgeries and case work
Please note the new time and place of my Councillor Surgeries
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Blog: How UNISON is protecting jobs – and supporting innovation – in the energy sector
One of UNISON’s greatest strengths is our diversity. That includes our presence outside what some might consider our core public sector employers. A great example of that is the energy sector. Our…Read more…
New UNISON Convenor to Clarion Housing Group: Joseph Ogundemuren
Passing on the baton as the new UNISON Convenor of Clarion Housing Group to Joseph Ogundemuren (middle of picture) following a unanimous decision at meeting of activists last month.
Joseph is a proactive and experienced UNISON steward, member of the L…Read more…
Legal & General vs workers on boards
A little bit of news about workers on boards (or the lack of them) in the UK. Legal & General is the first big PLC that I have seen set out how it will address workforce engagement.
Perhaps no big surprise, but they have adopted the nominated NED …Read more…
Emphatic victory for Unite as union regulator declares no breach in union’s election
The Certification Officer, (the regulator for the UK’s trades unions), announced on 5th October that there was no breach of rules during the 2017 union-wide election for the post of General…Read more…
Is it time for schemes to run to safety? Professional Pensions Opinion Piece
As concerned pension funds are flocking to ‘safe’ assets or buying equity protection, John Gray points out there is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’ in lifeThere is an ancient saying attributed to Saint Teresa of Avila that “More tears are shed over ans…Read more…
Birmingham City Council must stop burying its head in the sand, says UNISON
Hundreds of Birmingham care workers take strike action
The article Birmingham City Council must stop burying its head in the sand, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Reshaping electricity
Is the electricity sector facing major disruption due to technological innovation, including the falling costs of renewables and energy storage, along with tougher environmental policies and…Read more…
‘Race to the bottom’
A shocking report on the slave like conditions of non-EU lorry drivers in Europe has raised concerns about the potential consequences if Britain’s driving regulations are attacked post-Brexit. …Read more…
‘Just transition’ call
At least 290,000 jobs in the UK and Europe will be at risk by 2030 under carbon emission targets for new cars without a plan for a transition from combustible engines to electric vehicles, Unite has…Read more…
Unilever not leaving
Unite has welcomed the news that Unilever, producer of popular British consumer brands such as Marmite and Pot Noodle, is scrapping its plans to relocate its headquarters to Rotterdam following a…Read more…
Boosting our members’ digital confidence
It’s Get Online Week from 15 to 21 October – as the use of digital technology increases in the workplace, we want members to try one thing online to increase their digital skills and gain digital…Read more…
Body parts stockpiling shows why crucial NHS services should never be privatised
It is simply horrific. It’s unlikely that such a distressing situation would have happened had the service remained in-house.
The article Body parts stockpiling shows why crucial NHS services should…Read more…
Blog: Local government staff are at breaking point
Half of local government workers – vital providers of services we’re all reliant on – thinking about leaving their roles because they’ve become too stressful. The vast majority fearful for the future…Read more…
Make your voice heard on social housing
UNISON is encouraging members to respond to the government’s consultation on social housing in England. A government green paper promises “a new deal for social housing” to make sure that…Read more…
World Mental Health Day 2018
A campaigning day for equality and dignity but also some good advice from UNISON “you don’t need to suffer in silence”
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