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Some brief comments on the first day of conference. It started relatively early for me on a Sunday with a Unison delegation meeting at 9am. During which we agreed collectively our approach on motions, rule changes and internal elections.
Conference st…Read more…
Unite political director Jennie Formby spoke today (September 28) at the Labour Party conference about the Work and Business Policy Commission annual report. Jennie spoke as Labour Party NEC…Read more…
Campaign highlights school support staff, the Stars in our Schools
The article New range of materials available to promote Stars in our Schools campaign first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Trade union bill is an attack on democracy and socially divisive
The article Praise for Caerphilly council opposition to trade union bill first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is to slash the pensions of staff who tend the cemeteries of the war dead. The CWGC is pressing ahead to break the final salary linkage for the…Read more…
Trade unionists from across the globe gathered in Liverpool yesterday (September 26), to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city’s historic 1995 dock workers’ dispute. Unite…Read more…
In a book launch like no other, a Tale of Two Cities – a powerful graphically illustrated novel about bullied and exploited hotel workers, had its formal opening at this year’s Labour Party…Read more…
During the 80s our industrial base was decimated. Margaret Thatcher in pursuit of new-liberal economics and her attacks on the trade unions ripped apart the post-war consensus. Whole swathes…Read more…
Pleased to hear the new Shadow Chancellor, John McDonnell (a long standing friend of the NUT) speaking in favour of introducing the Robin Hood Tax- a tiny tax on financial transactions that would…Read more…
The chances of victory over the limitations of the trade union Bill would be greatly enhanced with a united Labour Party behind us – said Len McCluskey, speaking to a motion on the trade union Bill….Read more…
I am really proud that our Union is not just a formidable campaigning union for conditions of service, but also has education very much at the heart of what we do.
My Division, East Sussex, has for…Read more…
Unite delegate Ian Cameron (pictured front in blue shirt) spoke today (September 28) at the Labour party conference in support of UK steel, specifically calling on the government to intervene after…Read more…
Employers across the country join unions in condemning ‘unnecessary and petty’ legislation
The article Councils condemn trade union bill first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
A global pay freeze by brewers Carlsberg has left a sour taste in the mouth for workers at its Northampton plant. As a result, nearly 200 engineers, brewers, processers and packers at the Bridge…Read more…
Unite assistant general secretary Tony Burke today (September 28) spoke at the Labour Party conference about manufacturing, growth and the role trade unions can play in being drivers of productivity….Read more…
UNISON general secretary uses Labour conference to call for an end to the cuts, privatisation and pay freezes that are ‘destroying lives’
The article ‘There is an alternative to…Read more…
The Home Office has announced a consultation on ‘Reforming the Powers of Police Staff and Volunteers‘, aiming to give Chief Constables much greater flexibility in designating powers on police staff and volunteers. Crucially, the government propose enabling volunteers to be designated with powers in…Read more…
Communities across Wales are uniting to oppose divisive attack on democracy says Cymru / Wales regional secretary
The article UNISON welcomes Caerphilly motion on Trade Union Bill first appeared on…Read more…
In the first of a two-part interview, Yanis Varoufakis says unions must conquer disruptive technology on behalf of the working classRead more…
UNISON campaign wins living wage to low-paid members
The article Rhondda Cynon Taff council set to implement living wage first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…