Government should let UNISON go ahead and publish professional standards
The article Schools need teaching assistant standards first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
OECD wants “cool policies” to tackle climate change and stimulate growth
With evidence that for the first time, global temperature increases are now halfway towards the threshold of dangerous climate change, the OECD has called for government-led investment strategies and stronger regulatory frameworks to tackle climate change. Its effects “may otherwise not be…Read more…
Time for the stars in our schools
Stars in our schools day is fast approaching – tell us which superhero you’ll be dressing up as
The article Time for the stars in our schools first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
‘No support’
On the eve of the final Commons debate on the trade union Bill at report stage and third reading today (November 10), opposition to the legislation has reached critical mass. With human rights…Read more…
UNISON general secretary shows support for London Ambulance Service members
‘We need a package that works for everyone,’ general secretary tells staff
The article UNISON general secretary shows support for London Ambulance Service members first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Sixth form college employers make final offer
UNISON consulting members on offer until 27 November
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UNISON calls on Police Scotland to implement all recommendations in HMICS Call Handling Final Report
Tue 10 November 2015
UNISON has welcomed the HMICS Independent Assurance Review: Police Scotland – Call Handling Final Report published today (10 Nov) and calls on Police Scotland to implement all its recommendations.
HMICS has taken into account the high level of pressure that UNISON police staff members work under in the Contact, Command and Control (C3) division of Police Scotland. WeRead more…
‘We will support our members’
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey appeared on HARDtalk last night (November 9). He explained why the government’s trade union Bill will wreck industrial relations in this country and why…Read more…
“This is a real insult” – why lecturers are striking today
UCU general secretary Sally Hunt tells UnionNews her members have a clear mandate for actionRead more…
Sheffield Metropolitan branch general secretary nomination
Revised summary of nominations
The article Sheffield Metropolitan branch general secretary nomination first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Episode 20: ‘I think we’re in trouble’
Sounds familiar? If you work in the hospitality industry you can join www.unitetheunion.org – if you earn less than the Living Wage (£9.15ph in London, £7.85 outside) for just £2.10 per week….Read more…
FE lecturers on national strike after being “offered” pay freeze
UCU members sick at bosses refusal to deal with real-term pay cutsRead more…
Survey: Trade Union Bill is a waste of time
Unite survey shows just one in ten people think trade union legislation is a priorityRead more…
GMB holds nationwide protests in solidarity with striking US workers
Union targets Marks and Spencer outlets, demanding Living Wage of £10 per hourRead more…
Shopworkers suffer in silence – quarter of violent attacks remain unreported
Usdaw’s annual survey shows 22% of staff do not report violent attacksRead more…
Vote for Dave: UNISON General Secretary Election from 9 November – 4 December
1.3 million UNISON members will be receiving ballot papers at their home address during the next week or so.
Every 5 years the union democratically elects its General Secretary. Dave Prentis, who is our current General Secretary is standing for re-ele…Read more…
“Outsourcing, Cuts, Job Losses & New Operating Model”- Adult Social Care in Barnet
Barnet UNISON reponse to Council report recommending development of outsourcing options fo adutl social care and proposed cuts to jobs.
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“Outsourcing, Cuts, Job Losses & New Operating Model”- Adult Social Care in Barnet
Barnet UNISON reponse to Council report recommending development of outsourcing options fo adutl social care and proposed cuts to jobs.
To view our report click hereRead more…
Fiscal fallacies (1): Keynes wanted ‘Government loan-expenditures’, NOT deficit spending
For decades Keynes’s approach to public spending has been understood as ‘deficit spending’. But this reflects a serious misunderstanding of his practical initiatives and the associated theoretical reasoning and justification. Undoubtedly choosing his language with great care, Keynes consistently…Read more…
Refugees Welcome Here
The St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March and Rally this year has the theme ‘No Racism: Refugees Welcome Here.’ The rally will take place on Sat 28th Nov, Assemble 10:30am Glasgow Green. Below is a Guest…Read more…