UNISON joins over 80 civil society organisations in writing to the PM, arguing that the price of a no-deal Brexit is too high
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UK Unions Warn: ‘This Is A No Deal Coup’
”The claim that the government is considering proroguing parliament in September in order to stop MPs debating Brexit is entirely false.’’ Government statement to the Observer newspaper.’…Read more…
No-deal will leave NHS gasping for breath
Commenting on the statement from the TUC and health unions on the threat posed to the NHS by a no-deal Brexit, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Boris Johnson is setting a timebomb for the…Read more…
Brexit and suspending Parliament: What just happened? (in 100 & 500 words words from BBC)
In a dramatic move on Wednesday morning, Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson set in motion the suspension of the UK Parliament – which means MPs have much less time to debate Brexit, the process of the UK leaving the European Union.
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Leaked document reveals government ‘concern’ over teaching assistants
UNISON condemns ‘an insult to teaching assistants who are stretched to the limit’
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‘High noon’ meeting
Workers from some of the UK’s biggest manufacturers will warn the government against a no deal Brexit coup and demand detailed answers over jobs and future investment when they meet Michael Gove…Read more…
‘No deal Brexit coup’
The leader of Unite accused prime minister Boris Johnson of a no deal Brexit coup today (August 28). Responding to news the prime minister is seeking to suspend parliament, Unite general…Read more…
Suspending Parliament smacks of dictatorship
The country must be asked for its view on Brexit
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Driven to exhaustion
Unite is urging Transport for London (TfL) to take definitive action to tackle fatigue among London bus drivers. Unite’s demand follows the publication today (August 28) of new research by…Read more…
The Great British Beach Day Out
Off message somewhat but recently spent a lovely day with family at a rented beach hut in Walton on Naze. My sister-in-law paid £50 on line for the day – 9am-6pm.
Of course, being a British beach experience in August, it was a little windy and even ra…Read more…
How collective power is making a difference for tenants
This is an article published in Inside Housing. For those without access you can read the article below. News that … MoreRead more…
Blackpool hospital staff begin two-day strike
Private company Compass claims it can’t afford an 82p pay rise despite generating £1.7bn in profit and paying their boss £4.6m
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What does a no-deal Brexit mean for the NHS?
UNISON is asking its healthcare members for their views on how a no-deal Brexit will impact on their jobs
The article What does a no-deal Brexit mean for the NHS? first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Green UNISON Week
“We have called for strong action on climate change for many years.This September, our branches across the UK are organising a week of activities to call for urgent action to tackle climate change.Green UNISON Week gives UNISON members the chance to sh…Read more…
Hope not Hate – From Banners to Bullets
A disturbing Video from anti fascist “Hope not hate” on a new far right threatRead more…
Review: Joe Country, by Mick Herron
‘Joe’ in this case is slang for a secret agent. This book, the sixth and latest (but not last) of the series is set in Slough House, the place where the British secret service discards…Read more…
Newham Council Housing Liaison Team
For the first time in many years Newham Council tenants and leaseholders now have named officers for all our estates and properties in the borough.
This is a brand new team and I have been on a number of “walkabouts” and resident meetings with them. T…Read more…
Vote Wendy (Yorkshire & Humberside) and Pete (London) for UNISON National Labour Link
Ballot HelplineIf individual members have not received a paper by 13 August 2019 then they should contact the ballot helpline operated by UNISONdirect on the following telephone number: 0800 0 857 857.Members with hearing difficulties can use textphone…Read more…
Brazil Solidarity Initiative Statement : Bolsonaro & The Destruction Of The Amazon
We condemn Bolsonaro’s destructive plans for the Amazon, and the huge increase in illegal logging and mining since his inauguration. At the time of the rise of the far-right in Brazil, Bolsonaro’s…Read more…
‘Potentially lethal consequences’
A no deal Brexit could result in lorry driving time limits being relaxed, leading to exhausted drivers posing a danger to other road users. Unite is calling on the government to explicitly…Read more…