The following poem was written by John Fyvie, a Piper Alpha survivor. It was recited by Unite regional officer Tommy Campbell at this week’s Reflections on Piper Alpha conference in Aberdeen….Read more…
‘Never again’
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the deadliest offshore disaster in history, when the Piper Alpha platform burst into flames, killing 167 of the 228 people either working on the rig or…Read more…
Scottish NHS members vote for three-year pay deal
94% vote for deal offering at least a 9% rise over three years, in four-week online ballot
The article Scottish NHS members vote for three-year pay deal first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Surveillance at work – is your boss watching your every move?
From trawling social media to tracking toilet breaks, our research shows more and more bosses are snooping on their staffRead more…
“Shocking picture shows Jeremy Corbyn with extremist leader of rogue island nation”
“A shocking new picture has emerged of Jeremy Corbyn appearing to converse with the extremist leader of a rogue island nation that sells weapons to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
The picture allegedly shows Jeremy Corbyn talking to Theresa May, the b…Read more…
Site visit and residents meeting – 10 Victoria Street
Following a visit to residents homes with officers from Newham Council I spoke yesterday at a lively but constructive residents meeting in Stratford Library.
Lots of things to do to improve our service and offer.
Many thanks to housing camp…Read more…
‘Rewards for failure’
Unite is calling for an urgent review of the fees, major accountancy firms can charge when a company falls into administration, after it was revealed today (August 16) that following Carillion’s…Read more…
‘Difficult and dangerous’
Refuse worker deaths increased by 50 per cent in 2017 new figures show, with staff facing 1,000 incidents of dangerous driving by members of the public everyday. Figures from the Health and…Read more…
Consumers steered wrong
Motorists are being duped by incorrect labelling on inferior tyres flooding the market from Asia, which could be putting thousands of lives at risk, a Unite investigation has found. The…Read more…
UNISON and National Police Chiefs’ Council to tackle worrying levels of sexual harassment
This research finds levels of sexual harassment consistent with that reported in police forces internationally as well as other workplace surveys.
The article UNISON and National Police Chiefs’…Read more…
UNISON makes call for proper careers advice in England and Wales
As young people face the prospect of having to rethink their career plans, the unions says 15 days training isn’t enough to help them
The article UNISON makes call for proper careers advice in…Read more…
Fat cat pay rockets to £5.7m a year while workers suffer
It would take 195 years for the average UK worker to earn what one FTSE 100 CEO gets in a yearRead more…
Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz reflects on her first 100 days in office
“Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz reflects on her first 100 days in office and pledges to continue to drive the change that Newham needs and for the benefit of all”Read more…
Our Health Service and our Labour Party – a personal view
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Do you know a health hero and want to make sure they’re recognised?
Nominations for the 2018 Our Health Heroes, honouring the vital work done by NHS support staff, are now open and close on 16 September
The article Do you know a health hero and want to make sure…Read more…
Cornwall overcrowding threat
Unite is calling on the government to reform its local funding formula to ensure that Cornwall and other tourist hotspots are better able to cope with peak holiday periods. Unite is further…Read more…
‘Slap in the face’
UK workers who’ve faced a continued wages squeeze are now being doubly hit by rising costs, with regulated rail fares set to rise in January 2019 by a maximum of 3.2 per cent. Commuters will…Read more…
‘Pitiful’ social housing plans
The Tories’ new social housing plans have been branded “pitiful” because they contain no new investment to build desperately needed homes. Housing secretary James Brokenshire said the…Read more…
Fat cat bosses raking it in
There’s no end in sight for UK workers’ wage pain – wage growth slowed yet again in June according to yesterday’s latest labour market figures – but for top chief executives, who have seen their pay…Read more…
Yorkshire hospitals strike called off after trust hats privatisation plan
Trust announced that it has scrapped plans to create a wholly-owned subsidiary after angry response at staff meetings
The article Yorkshire hospitals strike called off after trust hats privatisation…Read more…