The public willingness to accept cuts to public services is ‘exhausted’
The article Tide is turning against government’s austerity programme, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Take a Stand against the EU
A Call to Take a Stand against the EU of the Monopolies It is hard to think of an issue over which so much confusion and disinformation has been generated as the EU Referendum campaign. The right of…Read more…
Airport strike on the horizon
Unite, Scotland’s biggest union, today (June 22) said it would ballot about 480 workers at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports for strike action, after 98 per cent of workers rejected proposed changes to…Read more…
As UNISON and Jeremy have argued – we should Remain and reform Europe
Tomorrow UNISON members will be joining the rest of our communities in making this once in a generation decision. UNISON has weighed up the arguments – and for rights at work, public services and…Read more…
Construction deal secured
Following protracted negotiations, the construction unions (UCATT, Unite and GMB) have secured an improved two-year pay deal for workers covered by the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC)…Read more…
Trade unions and manufacturing employers join together to warn of Brexit threat to jobs
It’s the final day of campaigning for the EU referendum and the focus must be on the economic realities of tomorrow’s decision. Today I’ve published a joint statement with Terry Scuoler, the CEO of EFF the manufacturers’ organisation. In it, we say: “Leaving would be a terrible gamble,…Read more…
NEC scrape through on branch funding – what next?
The National Executive Council’s Motion 121 on branch funding scraped through UNISON Conference by 52% to 48% in a card vote this morning.
This result will come as something of a relief at the UNISON Centre – but, particularly in the light of the strength of support for democratic change in…Read more…
Living Wage win
Unite has won staff working in schools in Hackney the London Living Wage following a yearlong campaign. Catering and cleaning staff employed through OCS, a subcontractor, have been promised a wage…Read more…
There’s no point in marking for the sake of it
Simon Rigby is an ATL rep at Fred Longworth High School in Greater Manchester. I’ve got members of staff marking from the moment they get up on a Sunday until when they go to bed. These members have…Read more…
Freedom of movement changed my life
In UNITElive’s third and final instalment of our series talking to members about what the EU has meant to them, Unite’s Myles Derbyshire explains how freedom of movement helped him find…Read more…
The Socialist Case for Remain
Colleagues,
A very brief piece in advance of tomorrow’s historic vote. Although I am toiling on the thesis, and promised more ‘stuff’ related to it, I needed just to fling into a post two of the best pieces I have read recently which make the case for…Read more…
Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government
‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference
The article Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government first appeared on the…Read more…
Local government staff at breaking point and cutbacks to blame, says UNISON
Local government workers are experiencing unprecedented pressure and stress in the workplace – and government cuts are to blame, says a report from UNISON published today (Wednesday). The report…Read more…
Belfast mental health decision welcomed
UNISON welcomes good decision by Belfast Trust to maintain mental health and learning disability day centres
The article Belfast mental health decision welcomed first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
A huge pleasure and an honour
I want to take this opportunity to thank UNISON members and activists – from different nations, services and politics – who make this union great. You often face personal struggles – yet give so much…Read more…
Heron
Here’s a picture of a heron at Shaftesbury Avenue lakes. We don’t see them very often, just occasional visits. I was lucky enough to have my camera with me on this occasion.Read more…
Government attack on public service pay ‘a disgrace’
UNISON members continue the fight for fair pay and the real living wage
The article Government attack on public service pay ‘a disgrace’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Keep the business together
Unite has responded with concern to the emerging news that Tata steel is looking to break up its remaining UK operations as it continues to seek a buyer for its businesses. According to…Read more…
Project hope
There is no need for a spoiler alert – Unite is fighting all the way for a remain vote and for Britain and British workers to build their future in unity with workers in the rest of Europe….Read more…
Yet another trade unionist speaks out for Remain
Today, a long-time member of one of the TUC’s affiliated unions spoke out in favour of a Remain vote in Thursday’s referendum. The union is the Professional Footballers’ Association…Read more…