An American neo-nazi band who were planning to hold one of the “largest white power concerts ever held in Scotland” have cancelled their trip, after a public outcry. On Sunday (October 16),…Read more…
Award winning work on mental health in Redditch and Bromsgrove
General secretary Dave Prentis visits branch to see first hand the practical help and support provided to members
The article Award winning work on mental health in Redditch and Bromsgrove first…Read more…
For Generation Y, trade unions will need to be a springboard not a safety net
Unions exist to represent everyone at work. But the people who are currently engaging with the union movement are aging and not being replaced by a younger cohort. Just 9.3% of low and middle earning…Read more…
It’s time to talk for a change
Days like today make me so proud to be UNISON, and of everything our activists and members do to make each other’s lives better, alongside helping our communities every single day
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UNISON starts preparing for political fund change
Union sets up lay working group to develop proposals on changing funds to opting in system, required by Trade Union Act
The article UNISON starts preparing for political fund change first appeared…Read more…
Bike From Boleyn: 22 October 2016
Celebrate the special link between Boleyn and West Ham United FC! Take part in a mass bike ride from the Bobby Moore statue to the club’s new stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Anyone who can ride a bike is welcome! Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Belgium must vote no tomorrow to stop CETA
Tomorrow trade ministers from EU countries will meet in Luxembourg at the Foreign Affairs Council where they are due to decide whether to approve the EU-Canada trade deal known as CETA. The TUC and unions across the EU and Canada are calling for governments to oppose the deal. A ‘joint…Read more…
Second Cuban Film Festival launches in Glasgow
The Second Havana Glasgow Film Festival has launched its new programme online this weekend. The festival has built on last years’ initial success extending its run from seven to ten days in November…Read more…
Give Heathrow the greenlight
Today (Monday October 17) representatives from Unite delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street calling on the prime minister, Theresa May, to give the greenlight to Heathrow’s expansion. The…Read more…
No-Fly Zone Would Create ‘A Bigger War’
Morning Star Peace activists condemn Mitchell’s demands for no-fly zone PEACE campaigners voiced horror yesterday at the “dangerously irresponsible” posturing of disgraced Tory MP Andrew Mitchell,…Read more…
Where Does the Money Come from for Social Programmes and Public Services?
– K.C. Adams – Many Canadians are supportive of the idea to increase investments in social programs. Suggestions abound as to how to solve the country’s many social problems such as…Read more…
Security in Retirement Is a Human Right!
– K.C. Adams – On October 6, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau tabled legislation to implement changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) with the introduction of Bill C-26, An Act to amend…Read more…
‘What kind of world have we created?’
Director Ken Loach talks about his acclaimed new film, which deals with the ‘conscious cruelty’ of the benefits system, leading people towards food banks and homelessness
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Reading council should stop dragging its heels on equal pay
Today, Reading council – the only local authority in England and Wales to have never settled an equal pay claim – will face 60 women in court, challenging them to cough up the £1.5 million they…Read more…
‘Social care is at a tipping point’
Check our campaign briefing for SOS Day on 16 Novembers for ways you can get involved
The article ‘Social care is at a tipping point’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Workers’ rights with your order?
Become a Deliveroo rider and “pick up a ton of perks to sweeten the deal, like discounts with Apple and Vue Cinema on top of your self-employed sixteen pound an hour depending on…Read more…
Unison Branch Newsletter October 2016
Features in this issue: Friday 25 November 2016 All Things Social Is Munby right – is the care system facing crisis? HCPC Renewal – 10 tips for getting your CPD profile ready. “Dammed” – Channel 4’s new social work comedy. … Continue reading →Read more…
United Order of General Labourers of London – Union Banner 1912
United Order of General Labourers of London (U.O.G.L.),
Union Banner 1912
Union established 1878
One of the original London Dock workers Unions
Central painting a depiction of of London…Read more…
Women drag last equal pay claim council to court, says UNISON
Reading council – the only local authority in England and Wales never to settle an equal pay claim – will today (Monday) be challenged in court by more than 60 women owed over £1.5m because they were…Read more…
Women drag last equal pay claim council to court, says UNISON
14 October 2016 Embargo: 00.01hrs Monday 17 October 2016 Reading council – the only local authority in England and Wales never to settle an equal pay claim – will today (Monday) be challenged in…Read more…