As the year comes to a close we relive some of the many highlights UNITElive has covered.
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A view from the hard left
Hat tip my libel pal David Osland’s (seen here with me and his partner Cllr Stroppy) article in last weeks Telegraph.
“For the hard left – and yes, I’m proudly part of it – it’s time to wake up and smell the Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign organic fairt…Read more…
Check the small print before believing this government’s promises on workers’ rights
A government desperate to brand itself as on the side of working people has delivered a Queen’s Speech that offers a fig-leaf of reform coupled with an attack on the best organisations to protect…Read more…
Beyond the North-South Divide: one size won’t fit all
No more excuses – the new government must boost living standards for working families, rebuild our public services and invest in communities.Read more…
The reality about illegal evictions & criminal landlords
You wouldn’t believe a landlord would tell a family that they need to be evicted so s/he could hold a Christmas party?
Hat tip Nearly Legal
“The new government’s Queens Speech confirmed that there will be a Bill that will involve the ending…Read more…
Preserving The Future Of Aluminium In Quebec.
Major concerns about new Canada, US, Mexico trade deal for Canadian aluminium industry. From the @steelworkers in Quebec Canada, December 19th, 2019. Aluminum workers from the United Steelworkers…Read more…
Totally fed up of losing General Elections: UNISON NEC
On Wednesday there was a post general election meeting of the UNISON National Executive Committee at our headquarters in Euston. I hold one of the two elected NEC seats for UNISON members who work in the UK Voluntary Sector and Housing Associations.
A year in UNISON: 2019 reviewed – part one
A lot happened in the UK in 2019. But as usual, UNISON members stuck to their principles, kept their feet on the ground and scored some notable victories
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Contacting UNISON over the festive period
UNISONDirect hours over Christmas and the new year
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North West hospital strikes end as UNISON reaches settlement
Agreement brings significant pay rise for outsourced health workers
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‘Vital support’
When people think of trade unionists, they don’t often think of vicars, but Unite is as ever a big and growing tent of workers who – despite holding a diversity of views — are united in their…Read more…
“Newham has the highest rate of homelessness in the country, report reveals, as council ramps up support”
Hat tip Newham Recorder
“Newham has the highest rate of homelessness in the country, a report by housing charity Shelter has revealed.
The council says a shortage of social rented property, high private rents and benefit changes are pushing more…Read more…
‘Carillion’s toxic legacy’
Unite has blamed the government’s failure to tackle ‘Carillion’s toxic legacy’ for further delays to the construction of the new Liverpool Royal Hospital.
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Don’t be fooled by the Conservatives’ festive promises for the NHS
Loosening the stranglehold on funding shouldn’t be mistaken for generosity
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Blog: In the battles ahead, we will not let you down
For our public services, for our communities, for our union – last week’s election result was a devastating blow. We now face a Conservative government with a large majority who have shown time and…Read more…
A strong union is our best defence
Final national executive council meeting of the year looks to the future
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Taking on loneliness
While Christmas is often a time of good cheer, for those who have lost loved ones, it’s anything but. A new survey from Age UK found that about 1.5m older people say Christmas is in fact the…Read more…
International Migrants Day: We all stand together
“All migrants are entitled to equal protection of all their human rights. On this International Day, I urge leaders and people everywhere to bring the Global Compact to life, so that migration works for all”.UN Secretary-General António GuterresRead more…
Reinstate NHS bursary call
Unite has welcomed government plans to provide financial assistance to student nurses but said they are not enough to end chronic shortfalls in NHS health professional numbers.
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Grant reversal not enough on its own to boost student nursing numbers
The government must abolish tuition fees
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