I will pop along tomorrow to say hello.
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To understand Putin, read Karl Marx
Seventy years ago at the height of the Cold War a book was published in the US entitled The Russian Menace to Europe. It made the case that “the major objective of Russian foreign policy…Read more…
‘Great win’ for DHL Tradeteam drivers
More than 100 HGV drivers employed by DHL Tradeteam in Burton-on-Trent are celebrating a pay deal worth up to nearly £6,000 a year, negotiated by Unite. The drivers, who were due to begin strike…Read more…
Marching to the beat of a different drum
I’ve been on very many demonstrations since the late 1970s.
In particular I have marched against war. I marched against war in Iraq in 2003 when we were in a majority and I marched against war in the Falklands in 1982 when we were in a minority.
Unfort…Read more…
‘Massive win for DHL Aberdeen workers’
Unite the union has today (April 7) announced that it has secured union recognition and a 13 per cent pay increase over two years at DHL Aberdeen. Around 30 logistics drivers will benefit from a two…Read more…
Unite rep ‘being dragged through kangaroo court’
Unite has formally lodged an employment tribunal claim against the Labour controlled Coventry Council on behalf of union rep Pete Randle. The council stands accused of shamefully victimising Pete for…Read more…
‘Significant victory for common sense’
Proposals to create a new super NHS laboratory in the North West by closing local sites, which could have led to delays in analysing patient samples, have been halted after a three-year campaign…Read more…
It’s right to celebrate diversity, but much more needed to tackle racism in the NHS
Serious issues still to be addressed
The article It’s right to celebrate diversity, but much more needed to tackle racism in the NHS first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Energy strategy must guarantee jobs
The government today (April 7) announced a long-delayed energy strategy amid skyrocketing energy prices attributed to spiking demand following pandemic lockdowns as well as the war in Ukraine. But…Read more…
Cap on pay increase an ‘insult’ to Environment Agency staff
A maximum of 3% is ‘woefully inadequate’ for staff amid cost-of-living crisis, says UNISON
The article Cap on pay increase an ‘insult’ to Environment Agency staff first appeared on the…Read more…
Energy strategy is a smokescreen that won’t help squeezed consumers
Lack of detail gives no comfort to those struggling to pay bills
The article Energy strategy is a smokescreen that won’t help squeezed consumers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON Labour Link Supporting Val Shawcross and Croydon Labour
Tonight a canvass team from UNISON Greater London Labour Link joined local activists in Croydon to campaign to be a Labour Mayor, Val Shawcross and local Councillors.
It was at times very wet but it was great to get out of local comfort zones an…Read more…
Hackney council workers to strike
More than 200 Hackney council workers will strike over an “insulting” 1.75 per cent pay offer, Unite said today (April 6). Staff working in refuse, building services and passenger services for those…Read more…
‘Unnecessary rise’ in National Insurance slammed
On the day that National Insurance is hiked by 1.25 per cent for millions of workers today (April 6), Unite has reiterated its call for the government to tax the “profits piled up by pandemic…Read more…
Blog: The chancellor should look again at the impact of NI tax hike
This government needs to get a grip and start making political choices that help workers, rather than punishing them.
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Delays to university pay talks are ‘unacceptable’ say unions
The UCEA’s decision not to present a pay offer ‘sends a message that employers don’t understand the urgency of the issue’
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‘They shall not pass’ in Ukrainian ✊
Wear your anti-fascism with pride wherever you go. Hi John, With everything that’s going on in the w…Read more…
Luton baggage handlers to strike
Easter holiday strikes at Luton airport by baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by GH London Ground Handling Services will impact Wizz Air passengers, Unite warned today (April 5). Unite said…Read more…
Woolwich Ferry strikes suspended for talks
Woolwich Ferry’s workers have suspended their industrial action and also plans to hold another strike ballot in a goodwill gesture to resolve the long-running dispute, Unite the union said today…Read more…
Svitzer tug boat crews in fresh strikes
Teesport is facing severe delays and disruption during the busy Easter period as tugboat crews employed by Svitzer Marine take fresh strike action in a dispute over pay. The crews, who are…Read more…