Retail giant Sainsbury’s today (January 23) announced that it is now consulting with staff over proposed changes to its management structure, which could see substantial job losses. The…Read more…
Uncertainty stalls carmaker
Britain’s largest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover announced today (January 23) that it would be temporarily cutting production of two of its models as it fights flat-lining demand in the UK amid Brexit…Read more…
‘Pay shambles’
Bus drivers ferrying passengers to and from planes at Gatwick Airport started voting for strike action today (January 23) after their employer offered a 0 per cent pay increase. Unite has…Read more…
‘Something very wrong’
The appalling gap between the richest and everyone else on earth has been revealed ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Analysis from Oxfam found that 82 per cent of all money generated…Read more…
JLR cuts Land Rover production amid diesel uncertainty
Jaguar Land Rover will cut production of some vehicles amid uncertainty over Brexit and changes to taxes on diesel cars. The company will temporarily scale back output of the Discovery Sport and…Read more…
Workers’ rights and social justice in Brazil: the issues at stake in Lula’s trial
On Wednesday 24 January, Brazil’s former President Lula da Silva goes on trial for alleged corruption. In fact, the trial is simply the latest attempt by Brazil’s rich and powerful elites to prevent…Read more…
Digitalisation in the energy sector is about more than smart meters – it must meet the needs of the workforce
Energy generation has had to move with and anticipate the times, from solar panels and wind technology, to smart metering. But with these changes come demand for skilled operatives, engineers and…Read more…
Newham Labour Supporters for an Open Mayoral Selection – West Ham Ward is First!
Newham Labour Mayoral Rerun Trigger Ballot is Go, Go, Go!The rerun is starting next Monday 29 January 7.30pm at the West Ham CLP Headquarters, 306 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 for my favourite Newham ward, West Ham.
If you are an eligible West …Read more…
Asset managers shorting their own clients
Hat-tip to the smart people in Labour’s shadow DWP team who have spotted that whilst Blackrock was shorting Carillion it was also managing money for Carillion’s DC scheme.
Inspired by that, I went and had a look at a few other companies on the FCA lis…Read more…
Anti- War Government.
Deliver a blow on the Isle of Wight by supporting the nationwide movement developing for anti-war Government. The campaign and movement to bring an end to war is probably one of the most defined of…Read more…
Pay cuts threat
Tarmac Building Products Ltd is set to be hit by a series of strikes when Unite start a programme of industrial action next week in a dispute over cuts to pay and two-tier working. The…Read more…
‘Helpful’ meeting
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey held talks in Paris over the future of the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port this morning (January 22) with the car maker’s French owner PSA group. …Read more…
‘In your corner’
The future may be uncertain for about 20,000 directly employed UK workers of outsourcing firm Carillion after its collapse, but there’s an even bigger question mark hanging over Carillion’s…Read more…
Care sector ‘is vital for our society and our economy’
UNISON sets out priorities at successful first national social care seminar
The article Care sector ‘is vital for our society and our economy’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
What government, employers and reps can do to challenge transphobia at work
Trans people still suffer high levels of hate crime, violence and discrimination in almost every settingRead more…
“Remembering Irene Stacey – a stalwart of our union, and a friend”
A fitting tribute from our General Secretary, Dave Prentis to Irene.
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her….Read more…
West Hammers “Solidarity Saturday” in Chingford & Woodford Green
I have always agreed with the great Lake district walking author, Alfred Wainwright, that “there is no such thing as bad weather only unsuitable clothing”. Despite this I forgot to take a hat and gloves for this mornings Labour campaigning in the …Read more…
Former president tells delegates UNISON can help them achieve
Labour MP Eleanor Smith urges delegates at Black members’ conference to get involved politically to build hope and change
The article Former president tells delegates UNISON can help them achieve…Read more…
There is no ‘fair deal’ for councils
Barely a day goes by without another report on the impact of cuts on local services, as councils start the difficult process of managing yet another round of cuts.
Today, I was speaking at Scottish…Read more…
Remembering Irene Stacey – a stalwart of our union, and a friend
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her. She will be a…Read more…