Working people facing hit of £1000 per year by 2020 – TUC hits out at government inaction to stimulate wages; Commenting on today’s Autumn Statement, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:…Read more…
There is no place for any form of racist or religious prejudice in modern Scotland- Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
I am very pleased to support the “No Racism: Protecting Rights, Defending Communities” Anti-Racism March and Rally 2016.
Scotland is a diverse country, and cultural attitudes have…Read more…
No bones about it: the worst real earnings decline in at least 162 years
Frances O’ Grady’s immediate reaction to the Autumn Statement was that Today’s OBR forecast shows that the average annual wage will be £1,000 lower in 2020 than predicted at the Budget. And this is on top of wages still having not recovered to their 2007 levels. This is yet another blow to ordinary…Read more…
YOUNG WORKER’S CHALLENGE #8: BULLYING AND HARASSMENT
This month we’re counting down the ten most significant challenges faced by young workers. Today’s is bullying and harassment. There’s no concept I hate more than ’banter’. For me, ‘banter’…Read more…
Paramedics’ skills and responsibilities recognised
Two years of joint union work with employers sees agreement on Agenda for Change Band 6 job profile for ambulance paramedics
The article Paramedics’ skills and responsibilities recognised…Read more…
‘Big-hearted’ hospice project
Big-hearted Unite members are making a donation of nearly £1m to the launch of the Compton Hospice Community hub project extension in Wolverhampton. The money will come from the former 5/344…Read more…
Eric Roberts was our President, but more importantly he was a loyal and true friend to so many of us
I will miss his honesty. I will miss his infectious personality. But most of all I will miss his friendship. Eric Roberts was a good man who gave so much to so many people. Eric said upon his…Read more…
Stratford Votes for open selection 34-11 & Little Ilford 36-23
Well done to Branch members in Stratford (the site of the 2014 Olympics and the biggest ward in Newham) and Little Ilford.
It is now 6/10 NO to affirming and wanting an open & fair selection and another 16 to go.
It seems likely that more contend…Read more…
Farewell Eric
I can’t quite believe the content of an email which I have just received from our General Secretary at just after 5pm this afternoon;
“Dear All,It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the sudden and tragic death of our friend and president, Eric Roberts.Eric passed away earlier this…Read more…
In this most turbulent of years, we must stand firmly against racism- Kezia Dugdale, Scottish Labour Party
Last year, the annual St Andrew’s Day March sent a powerful message that refugees are welcome in Scotland.
A humanitarian tragedy was unfolding across the globe, and the STUC led the charge for those…Read more…
UNISON and the Certification Officer – a welcome ruling back in 1997?
As far as I can recollect, no one has ever asked me to blog about the history of hearings in front of the Certification Officer involving UNISON.
But I knew you wanted me to anyway.
So as I get time I’ll remind you of some aspects of the past of our trade union which are all too easily…Read more…
UNISON welcomes end of compulsory ‘Pay to Stay’ policy
Government says it will not press ahead with policy which would have forced council in England to charge market rents to so-called high earners
The article UNISON welcomes end of compulsory…Read more…
The case against Trident replacement
The replacement of the Trident missile system cannot be justified on moral, economic or defence grounds. That’s the conclusion of a new report launched in the Scottish Parliament today by the Jimmy…Read more…
Further education pay rises agreed in England and Wales
Consultations see members agree pay rises for 2016/17 in both countries – UNISON calls on colleges in England to implement Association of Colleges offer as soon as possible
The article Further…Read more…
The Child Maintenance Service is changing and it matters
At single parents’ charity Gingerbread, we’re campaigning to ensure the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is fit for purpose for the UK’s two million single parent families. Launched in September 2016, our campaign Maintenance Matters calls for a fairer charging system and zero-tolerance on…Read more…
The role of unions in challenging violence against women – #IDEVAW 2016
25 November marks the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the European Trades Union Confederation (ETUC) is marking the day by launching a new report mapping union initiatives in…Read more…
‘Downright immoral’
During his first autumn statement Chancellor Phillip Hammond told MPs he would not be reading out a list of pet plans – except for one. “I have deliberately avoided turning this…Read more…
Support and solidarity pours in for Durham Teaching Assistants
UNISON will stand behind out Teaching Assistant members every step on the way until this dispute is resolved – but we’re also receiving support for the dispute from across our movement and around the…Read more…
What’s it like Being Jewish in Scotland in your workplace?
A few years ago, at one of the social events SCoJeC runs in all parts of Scotland, a young mother told us that when her daughter was being taunted by other children that “you killed Christ”,…Read more…
More wasted years?
In the middle of the political wreckage left by the referendum to leave the European Union the Autumn Statement was delivered by a new Chancellor for a new Prime Minister, but the message was clear –…Read more…