Experience after experience has shown that privatisation is a false economy
The article We’ll support the police staff who keep our homes safe first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Still a fundamental attack
On the eve of the trade union Bill’s report stage, due to take place next week (November 10), the government suddenly climbed down on some of the legislation’s key elements. Controversial…Read more…
H&M signs union agreement promising rights to 1,6 million textile workers
H&M has signed a Global Framework Agreement with IndustriAll Global Union and the Swedish metalworkers’ union IF Metall, covering 1,6 million textile workers.Read more…
Timely call for stewards at Peoples’ March for Climate, Justice and Jobs
The brilliant team organising the national climate demonstration in London on 29/11 has issued an urgent appeal for more stewards here, just as the UN warns that government pledges ahead of the Paris Treaty negotiations cannot prevent dangerous climate…Read more…
Save our children’s centres
UNISON campaign highlights closure of over 600 children’s centres since 2010
The article Save our children’s centres first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Is Britain fairer for black and minority ethnic workers?
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report ‘Is Britain fairer?’ examines the extent to which equality and human rights are improving in Britain. It reveals that the systemic labour market discrimination suffered by black and minority ethnic (BME) workers is still a major feature of…Read more…
A New Age of Enlightenment:
The 21st Century, New Enlightenment is a movement to dominate the world of ideas in Europe. The principal goal of Enlightenment is progress. The context of the New Age of Enlightenment is the period…Read more…
Junior Doctors:
Jeremy Hunt makes pay offer in junior doctor row By Nick Triggle Health correspondent BBC Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is writing to all 50,000 junior doctors in England in a last ditch attempt to…Read more…
Token move
Late yesterday (Tuesday November 3) the Department for Business insisted the controls on posting to social media – forcing people to seek police approval before posting to social media – would not be…Read more…
Episode 17: Behind closed doors…
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…
Put people first, Northern Ireland health minister urged
UNISON calls for minister to put the health of the people first in reorganisation
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Government drops social media strike plans
Unions say they will continue to fight the rest of the Trade Union BillRead more…
Vote Dave Prentis for UNISON General Secretary “Everything I stand for starts with you”
“The following have been confirmed as candidates in this election. Their names are listed below in the order they will appear on the ballot paper and in the election address booklet.
Roger Bannister, Knowsley Branch
Nominated by 25 branches
John Burg…Read more…
Steel Workers March on Parliament:
The Workers Continue to Build their Resistance to the Anti-Social Offensive On Wednesday, October 28, hundreds of steel workers from Redcar, Tata and Caparo steel plants marched on Parliament to…Read more…
“English Votes for English Laws”
“EVindictiveness and Incoherence Directed against Scottish Sovereignty On October 22, the Commons voted on the proposed new Standing Orders of the House of Commons known as “English Votes for English…Read more…
No to Britain’s Warmongering Intervention in Syria
Last week the Prime Minister made a statement to Parliament concerning what he referred to as “the war” in Syria. What was evident from David Cameron’s comments was that his government took no…Read more…
Government forced into first climbdown over trade union bill
Yesterday I had the privilege to speak to over 2,500 people at the lobby against the trade union bill. It was a fantastic event, with union members travelling from all over the UK to talk with their MPs in person. Spirits were high, even though the que…Read more…
‘Believe in our values’
Here is Len McCluskey’s speech he made at the Trade Union Bill rally and lobby of parliament, November 2. The Unite general secretary urged the packed rally to, “Stay solid together and…Read more…
‘Pitiful’ pay offer
Last ditch talks to avoid an escalating pay dispute at the UK’s largest crane hire company, Ainscough, are set to take place this Thursday (November 5) after members of Unite rejected a ‘pitiful’ two…Read more…
Women sea cadet disappears overboard after alleging rape: new calls for investigation
Crimes at sea are often not properly investigated because jurisdiction is complicated and many ships sail under Flags of Convenience.Read more…