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…
Wake-up call
Unite has backed the growing number of Conservative voices speaking out against the Government’s Trade Union Bill and planned changes to party funding. Concerns were expressed by members of…Read more…
UNISON celebrates trade unions in the community
Cymru Wales members will be taking to high streets and workplaces next week to celebrate union achievements
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97% customer satisfaction for the In house Library Service
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IMPORTANT: UNIFIED PAY BREIFING TIMETABLE
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EU Parliament votes for public service protections and labour rights in TiSA report
On Wednesday the European Parliament passed with an overwhelming majority a report on the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) that called for broad exemptions for public services and respect for labour standards. TiSA is a trade deal on services the EU is negotiating along with 22 other countries….Read more…
The Bank of England downgrade economic prospects, but over-egg demand and under-egg supply?
Only at the end of December, in the wake of the Federal Reserve interest rate rise, there was talk about starting the ‘normalisation’ of UK interest rates. As if there was any doubt, yesterday the Bank of England kicked any such notion into the ‘long grass’ (as the FT puts it). Even ahead of…Read more…
Together, we can help remove the barriers to understanding mental health
UNISON will continue to campaign for better mental health services, and workplaces that support those who need support. Together, we can help remove the barriers to understanding mental health.
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UNISON warns outsourcing will not solve NHS financial problems
Responding to the Carter Review on NHS operational productivity UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Of course every effort should be made to cut waste and inefficiency in the NHS and to…Read more…
♡ UNISON: it’s a life saver
Health and safety saves lives, and UNISON reps are at the forefront of that work
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Think again
Ford has been told by Unite it must reconsider a cost-cutting programme which will slash around 200 hundred skilled staff jobs at its UK operations. The car giant – which recently revealed its…Read more…
Forest Gate North Labour Branch AGM & HeartUnions Campaign
Yesterday I had my 2nd Labour Movement AGM in a row. On Wednesday I went to the UNISON Greater London Region AGM, where I was re-elected (for the 8th consecutive year) as a Regional Council Officer (the Executive Convener for Finance).
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FE strike set for 24 February
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2016/02/staff-to-strike-in-further-education-colleges-on-24-february/
Members of UNISON and of our sister union for lecturers UCU (the University and Colleges Union) employed in Further Education (FE) in Eng…Read more…
Blow for ‘King Coal’
The closure of the coal-fired Fiddler’s Ferry power station near Warrington, with the loss of about 270 jobs, is the latest glaring example that the government has discarded ‘King Coal’ as part of…Read more…