Unite’s condemnation of a swathe of planned Royal Bank of Scotland branch closures was heard loud and clear by the bank’s top brass today (May 30), after members spoke out at the bank’s annual…Read more…
Plaistow from the 15th floor
View from 15th floor of Victoria Point E13 Newham London overlooking Plaistow.
I did a walkabout of the block & was impressed with repairs & caretaking.
I was meeting residents with Newham Council Officers about a lift renewa…Read more…
‘Massive impact’
Unite today (May 30) held a demo in Manchester marking the launch of the union’s campaign to save dozens of Royal Bank of Scotland branches earmarked for closure. The North West is the region…Read more…
‘Step in right direction’
Construction workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement are set for a boost in pay and allowances next month after a new two-year pay deal worth 6.2 per…Read more…
‘We must act now’
GKN’s credit rating was this week (May 29) slashed following a hostile takeover by turn-around specialist firm Melrose in March. Credit rating firm Moody’s cut GKN’s rating from Baa3 to Ba1 –…Read more…
Blog: A person so clearly full of compassion treated with so little compassion
Fortunately for Michael, it was UNISON who stood by him when he lost his job, and ensured he received the legal representation he needed to fight his case. He was ably supported by his branch and his…Read more…
Unsung Hero: The Jack Jones Story – Trailer
‘Unsung Hero – The Jack Jones Story’ is a documentary on one of the greatest British figures of the past century – a man who exercised more power over government economic policy than any other trades union leader in British history.
Jone…Read more…
‘Excellent result’
Planned strike action by Unite today (Tuesday May 29) concerning workers operating on Staffline Recruitment contracts, at the Pirelli tyre factory in Carlisle, has been cancelled following a…Read more…
Unions welcome Association of Colleges’ U-turn on pay talks
The University and College Union (UCU) and UNISON have today (Tuesday) welcomed a U-turn from the Association of Colleges (AoC) over pay talks for staff in further education. At the start of the…Read more…
UNISON recommends that HE members reject employers’ pay offer
2%/£425 offer ‘falls short’ of joint unions’ pay claim
The article UNISON recommends that HE members reject employers’ pay offer first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘Corporate vandalism’
Unite will kick start a campaign tomorrow (May 30) outside the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) head office in Manchester against the planned closure of 64 branches across the north west. Unite is…Read more…
John Constables Hay Wain: Now and then
Off message but pretty perfect walk today in beautiful Essex and Suffolk
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Border Pedagogy as Postmodern Resistance
Dear Colleagues,
I’ve been reading material from Henry Giroux for many years as my experience and knowledge of being an adult educator matured. A great place for those unfamiliar with his writing: www.henryagiroux.com/
As I work to draft my thesis fi…Read more…
Grammar Schools:
Government Announces Plans to Open More Grammar School Places On May 11, Education Secretary Damian Hinds unveiled plans for a £50m expansion fund to allow grammar schools to provide additional…Read more…
Britain Must Stop Its Criminal Intervention in Yemen
For An Anti-War Government! Recent events have again highlighted the government’s continual involvement in the genocidal war in Yemen, in which it is one of the main backers of the Saudi-led…Read more…
“E-Learning”, An example of how the issue is playing out in Canada:
E-Learning, an Important Matter for Teachers, Staff and Students – Laura Chesnik – In speaking to teachers and education workers in this election, I am impressed by everything they are…Read more…
Lyn Brown MP: Demanding action on Gaza
Common sense speech by our West Ham MP Lyn Brown, condemns the massacre in Gaza by the IDF (and the the Hamas terrorists who glory in the massacre).
My question is why does the IDF do what Hamas want and create martyrs???Read more…
Teachers’ and Educators’ Struggles:
Lecturers demonstrate in support of Education for All outside the University of London on March 16, 2018 Teachers and educators desire first and foremost, through their labours, to contribute to the…Read more…
‘Work well for less’?
Sainsbury’s workers face the threat of being sacked if they don’t sign up to new contracts that would see them lose paid breaks, premium Sunday pay and other perks including bonuses. The row…Read more…
It’s all about the data
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock you’ll have heard about the new data laws. Here’s what UNISON is doing
The article It’s all about the data first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…