Responding to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on the social care workforce published today (Thursday), UNISON’s assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This damning report exposes…Read more…
UNISON calls for a new set of principles for public service contracts
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has written to the Minister for the Cabinet Office calling for a new public service ethos to underpin the delivery of services
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Greater London UNISON AGM 2018 – Lay Executive re-elected unopposed
This was great news that the Regional Council Officers for Greater London Region were all re-elected unopposed at our AGM today. I think it shows trust and confidence by our members and branches in the lay leadership of the London Region led by Yvonne …Read more…
‘Living in a parallel universe’
Carillion’s greedy bosses caused outrage yesterday after shamelessly refusing to return the massive bonuses they received while the company sank. Unite branded their refusal “a slap in the…Read more…
Cambridge University is leading the way on pay, says UNISON
Responding to the announcement today (Wednesday) that the University of Cambridge is to seek formal accreditation as a real living wage employer,
UNISON’s head of higher education Donna…Read more…
UNISON welcomes Cambridge living wage move
University to seek formal accreditation from Living Wage Foundation – a move which UNSION says should be copied across all UK universities
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EDF smart meter strike
Strike action by EDF Energy smart meter installers in London is set to escalate in the row over the imposition of tracker devices in vehicles, and also random drug and alcohol testing. Unite, …Read more…
‘It’s time to make UNISON’s voices heard’
NEC hears call for ‘a massive show of strength’ on 12 May
The article ‘It’s time to make UNISON’s voices heard’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Unite: End worker abuse now call
Courier driver Don Lane was, according to the company DPD for which he worked, self-employed. But he was a far cry from being his own boss – he did have to answer to a supervisor. He…Read more…
Rushed visits are devastating for the caring and the cared for, says UNISON
Commenting on research published today (Thursday) by disability charity Leonard Cheshire, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said:“Rushed visits cause much distress to elderly and…Read more…
Schools forced to cut teachers’ and teaching assistants’ posts to make ends meet
Real-terms cuts to school funding since 2015 have led to a big reduction in the number of secondary teachers, teaching assistants and support staff in England, says research published today…Read more…
‘Jackpot payday’
Bankers, financiers, lawyers and public relations executives stand to rake in millions as part of a massive payday totalling around £140m if Melrose succeeds in its ‘debt fuelled’ bid for the…Read more…
Harrogate NHS members reject plans to transfer them to private company
Consultative ballot sees 97% say ‘No’ to plans by North Yorkshire trust to move their jobs to a wholly owned subsidiary
The article Harrogate NHS members reject plans to transfer them to private…Read more…
Schools forced to cut teachers’ and teaching assistants’ posts to make ends meet
Real-terms cuts to school funding since 2015 have led to a big reduction in the number of secondary teachers, teaching assistants and support staff in England, says research published today…Read more…
A return to justice: thanks to UNISON
New data shows employment tribunals are on the rise again – thanks to our Supreme Court victory
The article A return to justice: thanks to UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
We liberate the mind, we liberate the land
Comedian Mark Thomas and two aspiring stand-ups from Palestine, Faisal Abu Alhayjaa and Alaa Shehada, talk about a new show that dares to find the comedy in occupation
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The government’s good work plan is no good, it won’t work and it isn’t a plan, says UNISON
Commenting on the government’s response to the Taylor Review published today (Wednesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The government’s good work plan looks set to fall at the first…Read more…
Taylor Review: Government should take the opportunity to make work truly transparent
The government’s response to the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices heralds a chance to do something to help working people. Will they be bold enough to grasp this opportunity? Read more…
Which of the government's Taylor Review proposals will benefit insecure workers?
It’s disappointing that the government’s response to the Taylor Report, published today, watered down what were already weak proposals on enforcing employment rights. But there are still some…Read more…
Insecure workers need change – ministers must up their game
The situation facing insecure workers in this country is still incredibly grim. Government must do more to shift the balance of power.Read more…