The Fight Against Accountable Care Organisations Shows the Need for Decision-Making Power Laura Pidcock speaking at a House of Commons meeting against the introduction of ACOs on January 23 The High…Read more…
HE members to be consulted to over proposed pension changes
Members in the Universities Superannuation Scheme pension scheme face loss of money under proposals from the employer
The article HE members to be consulted to over proposed pension changes first…Read more…
Six reasons why today’s inflation figures shouldn’t lead to an interest rate hike
Trigger Democracy wins!
A great result today for anyone who really cares about democracy and truth in Newham.
“Dear Member
Following the count of votes submitted by branches and affiliates of West Ham CLP and East Ham CLP, it has been determined that a full selection w…Read more…
New fears for Melrose bid
The national security of the United States could be jeopardised if the takeover of UK defence contractor GKN by investment company Melrose goes ahead, Unite has warned. Unite has written to…Read more…
‘Good Work’ the government’s Response to the Taylor Review
12 February 2018
By John Hendy QC, IER Chair and Barrister at Old Square Chambers
It might be hard to imagine that the tedious, barren worthlessness of Matthew Taylor’s Report on ‘Good Work’ could…Read more…
Labour should end Right to Buy
During his first leadership election Jeremy Corbyn was interviewed by Red Brick, the blog of London Labour Housing Group. He was asked about the issue of Right to Buy (RTB). He responded that he would vote against the extension of RTB to housing associ…Read more…
Moray activists fight possible Valentine’s massacre
Branch members take anti-cuts campaign to the streets as they count down to council meeting that could slash services
The article Moray activists fight possible Valentine’s massacre first…Read more…
University of South Wales cleaners win tribunal case
Private company unlawfully deducted pay from cleaners after agreeing to cover the cost of their travel time to a new site
The article University of South Wales cleaners win tribunal case first…Read more…
Rhetoric, politics and executive pay
I’ve been reading Enough Said by Mark Thompson, which is a thoughtful take on political language, and more generally the relationship between the public, politics and the media. I have some minor gripes already, but overall it is well worth a read.
I’…Read more…
Blog: It’s ❤ unions week and we have so much to be proud of
Know that every UNISON member and activist plays a vital role in building a better country for everyone who relies on the public services you provide.
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Dispatches investigation will lay bare Premier Inn's appalling working conditions
Labour Local Government Conference 2018 “Rokhsana Fiaz for Newham Mayor”
Last weekend I was at the Labour Local Government Conference in Nottingham. I really recommend this conference for all Labour Councillors.
There was a conference dinner on the Friday evening and it was great to see how many people who were so supportiv…Read more…
HeartUnions: Why we're backing the McStrikers and showing some love for public servants
HeartUnions week, which kicks off today, is a chance to celebrate the great work of unions and reps and to show how unions offer everyone a voice at work. Read more…
Newham Labour Party members vote NO for YES to an Open Selection Vote for the next Labour Party Candidate to be Newham Mayor
20 out of 20 Labour Party wards voted by absolute or huge majorities for a democratic & open selection process for the next Newham Mayoral Candidate.
The Count is on Monday but I believe that the affiliates will also vote to support an open select…Read more…
Savaged by a very poorly sheep
https://medium.com/@davidarnold_87226/jon-rogers-should-resign-as-labour-chair-d9e44dd467d7
The incredibly measured and balanced postings on this blog would, you might think, be unlikely to upset anyone.
You would, I fear be wrong.
Above is a …Read more…
Pilot rebellion leaves Ryanair up in the air
Ryanair thought it could ignore employee rights. Its pilots had another idea…Read more…
Listen to podcasts from Newcastle Anti-War Government Public meeting:
Why We Need an AntiWar Government Tour Newcastle Stop the War Coalition…Read more…
IG Metall secures far reaching pay and conditions deal in Germany
“Workers’ priorities have shifted. Instead of higher wages, work-life balance is now in focus” On 5th February the giant German metal and engineering workers union IG Metall reached a…Read more…
No longer sub judice – UNISON can act. Will it?
http://employmentappeals.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk//public/Upload/05Feb2018(revised8Feb).pdf
This Thursday the appeal against last year’s decision by the Assistant Certification Officer was finally heard by the Employment Appeal Tribunal and reached its predictable conclusion.
No one can…Read more…