No! to the EU of the Monopolies – There is An Alternative 1. The European Union represents the interests of the neo-liberal agenda of the dominance of the global monopolies, the transnational…Read more…
‘Why I ♡ UNISON? It saved me from losing my job, my home, my whole way of life’
One of the biggest bonuses of being in UNISON is that I’ve made such good friends – I’ve met people I wouldn’t normally have been friends with because we’ve got a common interest. I never thought I’d…Read more…
Fair tips fight goes on
Unite staged a ‘Fair Tips’ protest on Friday (February 5) outside STK London – the American-style steakhouse inside the five star ME London Hotel over accusations that it is cheating staff out of…Read more…
Cynical Government attack on safety representatives
Today is the beginning of heartunions week. It also sees the House of Lords start discussing the detail of the Trade Union Bill. The first is a celebration of the fantastic work that union…Read more…
Come to the big workplace meeting (in your workplace)
On Tuesday 9 February, as part of the strangely-titled “heart unions” week, the TUC will be staging a big workplace meeting, which we can all access online.Although you may need to use your own device if your employer (like mine) blocks live streaming of videos over their network.The point of the…Read more…
Leaked letter shows ministers recognise large parts of #TUbill aren’t fit for purpose
A ministerial letter leaked to the Socialist Worker newspaper has revealed that the government are expecting the House of Lords to defeat “flagship” parts of the Trade Union Bill. The letter was sent on 26 January from BIS minister Nick Boles to Oliver Letwin and Chris Grayling, who…Read more…
This is a law designed to cut off criticism at a time when there is much to criticise
Not for the first time, this government has underestimated our great movement. So we will fight all the battles to come. And we’ll overcome whatever hurdles are placed in our way.
The article This…Read more…
‘Match the ambition of our young’
Unite’s ‘Rally for a future’ in Ballymena drew thousands on Saturday (February 6), as the community joined together to demand decent jobs and investment. World-renowned actor…Read more…
♡ UNISON: ‘come together’ urges Wendy Nichols
UNISON president issues call as ctivists and members get out and about to spread pride in the union
The article ♡ UNISON: ‘come together’ urges Wendy Nichols first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
‘Management have to listen’
This week (February 8-14) is Heart Unions, a week that celebrates all that we love about our trade unions. Our Heart Unions series on UniteLive will feature one trade unionist’s story each day….Read more…
‘Library cuts slow down research into my local area’
A local government member tells us about the effect of cuts on his community’s archive
The article ‘Library cuts slow down research into my local area’ first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Striking makes a difference
During heart UNISON week it’s worth remembering that while taking strike action is never easy, the results can make a huge difference to people’s lives
The article Striking makes a difference first…Read more…
Violence against health workers unacceptable, says UNISON
Commenting on new research published today (Monday) by the TUC that says health employees are the most likely to experience violence at work, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Sadly these…Read more…
Striking to save Libraries on Monday 8 February
UNISON members in Lambeth libraries and UNITE members in Greenwich libraries are on strike on Monday 8 February to defend library services. It is good to see that action can be coordinated between members of different trade unions!In Lambeth the strike is to defend all ten of Lambeth’s libraries in…Read more…
Labour and infrastructure
Via twitter, I picked up this interesting piece on how Labour’s stance towards business could be made a bit more coherent. I thought I would bung up some thoughts on the points made about infrastructure, and what might be achievable here.
First up, I …Read more…
When Workers Unite
Great cartoon from USA Union General Electrics Workers union. If you want to know what trade unionism is all about, this says pretty much it all. Unity is strength. United we stand, divided we fall. Read more…
Vince Cable visit to Portsmouth (Library Archive footage)
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Cuba develops biopharmaceuticals to treat cancer
Cuba currently has a total of 28 drugs registered, or in various stages of investigation, for the treatment of cancer, which include therapeutic vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, interferons and…Read more…
Labour Local Government Association Conference 2016
Picture taken today at the end of the conference with the 3 J’s – James, Jeremy and John. Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn (and a UNISON member) fellow Newham Councillor (and UNISON member), James Beckles. I had never been to this conference before (…Read more…
Viet Nam:
Communist Party Holds 12th National Congress Opening day of the Congress, January 21, 2016. The 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam was held in Hanoi’s National Convention…Read more…