Unite members working at the Jacob Douwe-Egberts (JDE) coffee factory in Banbury, Oxfordshire, celebrated a decisive victory today (August 4) as their strength and solidarity vanquished the threat of…Read more…
Compulsory jabs guidance is confusing and risks driving staff away, says UNISON
Donna Rowe-Merriman says measure will do more harm than good
The article Compulsory jabs guidance is confusing and risks driving staff away, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
“This monstrous glowing orb makes a mockery of east London’s Olympic legacy” Lyn Brown MP
When London bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, we were driven not just by sporting desire, but by a vision for a regenerated east London after decades of deindustrialisation and deprivation. We were promised not just new infrastructur…Read more…
Labour’s ‘new deal welcome programme for working families’
Last week marked a turning point for the Labour Party as they at last announced a “new deal” for workers – adopting many policies and ideas advocated by the UK unions, The TUC, the Campaign For Trade…Read more…
‘We need to maintain sovereign capability’
Unite welcomed the recent news that defence-critical steel engineering firm Sheffield Forgemasters would be brought into the public hands after the MoD bought out the firm in a £2.6m deal. The deal…Read more…
‘No corners to cut’ in EV transition challenge
In less than 10 years’ time, new diesel and petrol vehicles will be banned, and Unite has called on the government to ensure that affordable and accessible electrical vehicle infrastructure is in…Read more…
‘Now is the time – have your say on pay’
Securing fair pay for hard-working members is UNISON’s top priority, as general secretary urges members to make sure their voices are heard
The article ‘Now is the time – have your say on pay’ first…Read more…
Welfare of ambulance staff at risk as services face ‘unsustainable’ demand
UNISON has written to ambulance service chiefs calling for urgent support for staff as services face unprecedented 999 call volumes and unsustainable demand from the public. The letter to Daren…Read more…
Fancy being an independent member of Newham Overview & Scrutiny Committee?
“We are looking to add further independence, skills and knowledge to Newham’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee by seeking 3 independent co-optee members.
For further information please visit https://orlo.uk/CommitteeVacancies_zZsiaClosing date 8 Augus…Read more…
Corporate power in international supply chains
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Support aviation jobs plea
Unite has reiterated its call for a sector-specific support package for the aviation industry after reports of an apparent rift between chancellor Rishi Sunak and prime minister Boris Johnson over…Read more…
NHS pay protest
Unite members in health attended a protest over NHS pay on Friday (July 30), joining hundreds of other health workers across London. Members of the Unite Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital branch marched…Read more…
Winding down furlough creating ‘unnecessary harm’
Unite has called on the government to extend and adapt the furlough scheme as new research shows hundreds of thousands of viable jobs could be at risk as the scheme winds down. The study from the New…Read more…
UNISON campaign to protect East Midlands NHS jobs pays off
New University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group signs agreement to protect jobs in merged Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital trusts
The article UNISON campaign to…Read more…
‘Double whammy for workers’
On the eve of the government’s contribution to the furlough scheme reducing to 60 per cent of wage costs, (Saturday 31 July), Unite called for the government to rethink its plans to end the scheme…Read more…
Blog: Fighting for pay across the union
Pay is coming to a head and we need all of our members and activists to take part in every ballot and every consultation
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Army of invisible, yet indispensible, cleaners, porters and caterers must be included in NHS pay award
Cleaners, porters, catering assistants, security guards and other health staff employed by private companies but working in the NHS must not miss out on any pay rise given to their colleagues,…Read more…
London Labour Party AGM 2021 (& call for Co-operative Commission for London)
Last weekend was the Greater London Labour Party virtual AGM. I missed the Saturday due to some technical difficulties. I was able to join the second day on the Sunday as a UNISON political fund delegate (due to being Chair of the GLR Labour Link).&nbs…Read more…
Covid as an industrial disease: What it would mean for workers in Wales
How classifying Covid as an industrial disease could open up access to greater financial support for workers. But such a move would need support from the UK Government.Read more…
Newcastle Emlyn and Cenarth Pathfinder Walk
Off message but last week Gill and I spent a wonderful week in a static caravan, located in an isolated small holding in mid Wales. The weather was marvellous and we managed to go on a number of lovely walks locally (despite a many blocked right …Read more…