Ten percent of the UK’s FTSE 100 firms are deliberating on scrapping long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) to curb astronomical executive pay in response to shareholder revolts on the issue, it has been…Read more…
Blog: Lets celebrate the successes as well as the struggles
In the months and years ahead, unions will once again fight for the rights of our members and all working people. For the rights we currently have and the rights we deserve. There will be future…Read more…
We all showed our love for UNISON
#heartunions was back for 2017 and the energy and enthusiasm of our members and activists did UNISON proud.
The article We all showed our love for UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Unite workers at BMW threaten action over plans to shut UK pension scheme
Len McCluskey warns of ‘serious industrial action’ by UK staff if carmaker persists with scrapping pension scheme despite record profits Workers on BMW’s Mini production line at the factory in…Read more…
‘Proper staff are vital,’ says UNISON as park crisis grows
MPs’ report highlights growing threat to UK’s parks and opens spaces as cuts bite deeper
The article ‘Proper staff are vital,’ says UNISON as park crisis grows first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Mark’s rep helped him through severe depression – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
Budget blogs: Springing into action…
The new(ish) Chancellor’s first Budget, due on 7th March, would normally be seen as a key political moments in the year. It’s an opportunity for Government to dominate the headlines and give a cash based indication of their priorities. But with Brexit hoovering up political attention, not to…Read more…
IOW: Usurpation of Public Authority by Private Interests
An Example of the Usurpation of Public Authority by Private Interests As part of the government’s continuing austerity drive, the Isle of Wight Unitary Authority projects further reductions in…Read more…
Shazia’s union helps her grow as a teacher – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
Pensions ‘robbery’
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey has warned bosses of BMW that ‘serious industrial action will occur’ involving over 7,000 car workers if they continue to ignore their concerns and plough on…Read more…
Anniversary of Soviet Revolution:
Hail the Centenary of the Great October Revolution V I Lenin declares Soviet power at the historic meeting of the Second All-Russia Congress of Soviets at Bolshevik headquarters, St Petersburg,…Read more…
Joining the Party by Rachel Finke
Recently I went to the memorial service for Rachel and saw Jeremy Corbyn MP talk to a packed hall about this wonderful article. I never met Rachel and was there to support her father and his partner. But, I felt I did know her since her father had spok…Read more…
Low Paid Staff at Picturehouse on Strike
Right now, staff at Picturehouse are walking out on strike for a living wage. Working in an independent cinema should not mean living on poverty wages. But that’s how it is for staff at…Read more…
Sophie and the campaign for fair tipping – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
“On the knocker” for Labour and the NHS in Canning Town (and elsewhere)
When Councillor Terry Paul (aka “Red Tel”) promised on Facebook “sunshine” for this morning’s Canning Town campaign session perhaps we should have looked out of the window first!
A very cold and at times snowy Labour doorstep this morning in Canning T…Read more…
Liam has had support from his rep since he was 18 – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
Len McCluskey Speech On Brexit & Manufacturing
Liverpool, 2nd February 2017 Let me start by welcoming you all here today – What a fantastic turn out. We have over 200 people here today, shop stewards from across our manufacturing sector,…Read more…
Joing a union kickstarted Louise’s TV career – #heartunions
8th – 14th February 2017 is #heartunions week, celebrating the great work unions do, and paying tribute to the reps who are an important part of that. The Unsung Heroes series is running all week,…Read more…
Dan Beard UNISON NEC Candidate Higher Education General Seat
“My only priority is what matters to you, the members, not the demands of any political party or other outside group.
If it matters to you, it should matter to your union”.
Dan Beard Higher Education General Seat. Read more…
Birmingham council leader brands LGPS investment fees ‘a national disgrace’
While I do not believe everything put out by the CPS (sorry Michael) I do think that my pension fund is being ripped off. As are Councils with toxic LOBO loans.
“The leader of the UK’s largest local authority has claimed asset management fees paid by local government pension schemes are “sucking…Read more…