A local government member tells us about the effect of cuts on his community’s archive
The article ‘Library cuts slow down research into my local area’ first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Striking makes a difference
During heart UNISON week it’s worth remembering that while taking strike action is never easy, the results can make a huge difference to people’s lives
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Violence against health workers unacceptable, says UNISON
Commenting on new research published today (Monday) by the TUC that says health employees are the most likely to experience violence at work, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Sadly these…Read more…
Striking to save Libraries on Monday 8 February
UNISON members in Lambeth libraries and UNITE members in Greenwich libraries are on strike on Monday 8 February to defend library services. It is good to see that action can be coordinated between members of different trade unions!In Lambeth the strike is to defend all ten of Lambeth’s libraries in…Read more…
Labour and infrastructure
Via twitter, I picked up this interesting piece on how Labour’s stance towards business could be made a bit more coherent. I thought I would bung up some thoughts on the points made about infrastructure, and what might be achievable here.
First up, I …Read more…
When Workers Unite
Great cartoon from USA Union General Electrics Workers union. If you want to know what trade unionism is all about, this says pretty much it all. Unity is strength. United we stand, divided we fall. Read more…
Vince Cable visit to Portsmouth (Library Archive footage)
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Cuba develops biopharmaceuticals to treat cancer
Cuba currently has a total of 28 drugs registered, or in various stages of investigation, for the treatment of cancer, which include therapeutic vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, interferons and…Read more…
Labour Local Government Association Conference 2016
Picture taken today at the end of the conference with the 3 J’s – James, Jeremy and John. Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn (and a UNISON member) fellow Newham Councillor (and UNISON member), James Beckles. I had never been to this conference before (…Read more…
Viet Nam:
Communist Party Holds 12th National Congress Opening day of the Congress, January 21, 2016. The 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam was held in Hanoi’s National Convention…Read more…
Hampshire County Council proposal to increase council tax by 3.99%
Hampshire residents could face a 3.99% council tax hike to make up for a cut in county council funding. The rise would generate £20m extra towards plugging a funding gap of £81.5m in Hampshire County…Read more…
Cutting libraries will increase poverty and inequality, says UNISON Scotland
Date: Saturday 6 February 2016
On National Libraries Day (6 February 2016), UNISON is warning that more local government cuts will have a drastic impact on libraries across Scotland, decreasing opportunities for all, and increasing poverty and inequality.
Library services have been undergoing massive change, yet staff numbers have been going down, buildings are closing, opening hours areRead more…
Unite the Union to tackle Fifa over Qatari World Cup workers’ grievances
A recent report in the UK tabloid newspaper, the Daily Mirror, has revealed that Len McCluskey, General Secretary of Unite the Union, intends to take on the international football establishment over…Read more…
TUC Fund Manager Voting Survey 2015
The TUC’s annual voting survey – its 12th! – is out today. Two things I would flag up – the votes on the shareholder resolution at National Express (a rare case of a res explicitly on labour issues) and the votes on the bonus cap at the banks. Both ind…Read more…
Dignity and respect
Unite Scotland community and young members have intensified their campaign against Sports Direct calling for decent work for all. Members recently marched through Fife, Dundee, Renfrewshire…Read more…
Steel commitment
Tata Steel is being urged to commit to the long-term future of UK steelmaking amid renewed calls for government action. Unite pointed out that quarterly results released to the Indian stock…Read more…
Barnet UNISON briefings on the Unified Pay Proposals
We have managed to book the following meetings but we are looking to organise more meetings.
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Speaking as one
A shadow is cast over Aberdeen, as one of the most prosperous cities in the UK now bears witness to queues outside the door at food banks, formed virtually overnight. The oil industry has been…Read more…
TUC slams plan to reduce redundancy payments for sacked public sector workers
Commenting on government proposals announced today (Friday) to reduce redundancy payments for sacked public sector workers, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “Ministers seem determined to…Read more…
Equality victory
British Airways has been forced to lift a ban stopping some of its female cabin crew wearing trousers thanks to pressure from Unite. A successful campaign by the union means female cabin crew…Read more…