A lovely picture from 1980’s Leeds University with most of my 3rd year housemates. We look so, so young. Hat tip Claire. Read more…
On the brink – UNISON, Brexit and the NHS
“The damage of a no-deal Brexit to the NHS”Read more…
SSE planned sale shows precarious nature of UK energy market, says UNISON
“The sale is yet another sign that the UK’s energy sector is in a precarious state.”
The article SSE planned sale shows precarious nature of UK energy market, says UNISON first appeared on the…Read more…
No Deal Brexit
It’s increasingly clear that a no deal Brexit will impact on all of us. That
said, the concerns of UNISON members who aren’t UK citizens are probably more
urgent than others. Here is a brief summary of what is proposed for immigration
rules in the event of No Deal:
The UK Government has announced the immigration arrangements they will apply
to EU citizens and their family members moving to theRead more…
An election is coming, so …
For change to happen we all need to vote. And the first step to being able to vote is to make sure you’re registered to vote
The article An election is coming, so … first appeared on the…Read more…
Addaction staff strike over broken pay promises
Local MPs back drug and alcohol support workers, who were told that pay rises would match NHS workers
The article Addaction staff strike over broken pay promises first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Bowers Marsh Walk & the Battle of Benfleet
Off message but went with Gill on a lovely 5.5 mile walk on Sunday courtesy of the free website EssexWalks.Com.
We started off at the RSPB reserve at Bowers Marsh which has a wonderful sense of “Big Essex Skies” and marsh land solitude despite the dis…Read more…
Blog: Incredible UNISON women leading the way
These are just some of the incredible UNISON women leading the way not only in our union, but across our labour movement. Their successes are something that we should be proud of and shout loudly…Read more…
Another year, another Congress comes to a close.
With a general election around the corner, I know you’ll join us on that journey in the weeks and months to come and help us deliver a government of the people, for the people.Read more…
No Deal Brexit: what it means for your weekly food shop
The cost of everyday essentials like bread and butter has already rocketed since the EU referendum. No deal Brexit means even higher food prices for families.Read more…
Pension fund anger at Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley: ‘There’s a problem here’
This morning I went to the Sports Direct Annual General Meeting, during which I had at times a rather robust conversation with its founder, majority shareholder and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Ashley. The media were banned from the meeting.
Hat tip …Read more…
‘We are not prepared to stand by’
Speaking in support of an emergency motion on Wednesday (September 11) on the latest Royal Mail dispute, Unite assistant general secretary Tony Burke explained Unite’s stance. “Unite…Read more…
‘Let’s reject hatred’
Unite delegate Lorraine Mannion, speaking for the first time, addressed Congress in support of a motion on homophobic and transphobic hate crime on Wednesday (September 11). She…Read more…
‘We need access now’
On the final day of the TUC Conference (Wednesday, September 11), Congress overwhelmingly passed an emergency motion demanding that HS2 takes immediate action to allow unions access to workers…Read more…
Burning the candle at both ends
Working excessive hours is making workers ill, damaging their relationship with loved ones, and putting themselves and the general public in danger. These were the conclusions and testimonies of the…Read more…
Out-of-pocket workers to take on outsourcing giant in legal battle
Workers should not be saddled with debt for years because of the blunders of a company
The article Out-of-pocket workers to take on outsourcing giant in legal battle first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Solidarity with Cuba
Speaking in support of a motion on Cuba and the US blockade, Unite delegate Jayne Taylor told Congress on Wednesday (September 11) of Unite’s proud history of solidarity with Cuba. …Read more…
‘Human rights crisis’
Speaking in support of a motion on Colombia, Unite delegate Tommy Murphy highlighted the severe crisis around human rights in the country as well as the slow implementation of the peace agreement….Read more…
‘Redouble solidarity efforts’ call
Unite’s Philippa Marsden spoke from the heart when she addressed conference on Wednesday (September 11) in support of a motion on Palestine. She described the first-hand experience she…Read more…
‘Strengthen our internationalism’
On the final day of the TUC conference on Wednesday (September 11), Unite delegate Taj Salam spoke in support of a motion on International Labour Organisation (ILO) campaigning. He…Read more…