Higher education members will be voting over strike action as a result of a 1.1% pay offer for the majority of staff.
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Why TTIP & CETA Are Running Into Trouble In Germany
By Hans Von Der Burchard, Politico Europe The fate of EU trade policy hangs on the next four weeks in German politics. The European Commission can only look on anxiously from the sidelines as its…Read more…
Sports Direct: Treating workers like dirt is bad for business (and investors)
I was pleased that UK Council leaders are supporting the resolution at the Sports Direct AGM next week for a review of its HR practices. UNISON staff pension fund have backed this campaign via the TUC organised Trade Union Shareholders Organisation. &n…Read more…
UNISON prepares to make its mark at TUC Congress
Key issues will feature in debate and congress will recognise the work of activists Darren Barber and Margaret McKee
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Gesture of goodwill
There was solid support for Friday’s (August 26) 24-hour stoppage by London bus workers at the bus operator Tower Transit. Unite members took to picket lines and services were severely…Read more…
Post-Brexit wage pain
Even as jobs become more plentiful, new figures show that workers’ wage pain is set to continue as inflation bites and the UK’s post-Brexit economy begins to take shape. Compared to July of…Read more…
Portrait of disparity and despair
With her clouded eyes brimming with tears, Mary wails inconsolably. She reaches out her arms toward me, begging, “Please, please, take me home.” I anxiously glance around the living room where Mary…Read more…
Don’t scrap the Human Rights Act
In the months and years to come, we will fight this calculated attack on our hard won rights and freedoms alongside Amnesty International, Liberty, the British Institution of Human Rights and others….Read more…
School stars are rising
The build-up to this year’s Stars in Our Schools celebration is under way
The article School stars are rising first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘Being you is not a crime’
Neo Nazis have plastered lampposts in Hull with far right stickers, in the latest in a number of racist incidents across Britain since the EU referendum. The stickers, which despite being…Read more…
NEC by-election result for Wales female seat
Angela Roberts has been elected to the UNISON national executive council and takes office immediately
The article NEC by-election result for Wales female seat first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Service group executive by-elections
By-elections are to be held for vacant seats on all seven of the union’s service group executives, with nominations opening on 6 September
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NHS: Sustainability and Transformation Plans:
IN DEPTH, NHS FUNDING, NHS PRIVATISATION 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STP 28/08/2016 NHASPACE The Sustainability and Transformation Plans have divided the NHS in England into 44 local areas, and…Read more…
Caroline Martyn – Pioneering Woman & Clarion Van Speaker
Caroline Martyn Pioneering Woman & Clarion Van Speaker THE DUNDEE grave of a leading female trade unionist, who died on visit to the city over a hundred years ago, has been uncovered thanks to the detective work of a local Du…Read more…
Bristol Street Art
Just back from a holiday. I spent the first week based in Bristol sightseeing. What struck me was the number of colourful “Street Art” creations on various private buildings. Some were better than others but the best would make you stop and stare.
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The #right2remain must apply to expats as well as immigrants
The TUC has joined with a host of others across the political and business spectrum to call for citizens of other EU countries living and working in the UK to be given the right2remain after Brexit. That’s in the gift of the UK government, and there are good reasons for granting it…Read more…
Socialist Holiday Camp – Caister
Caister Socialist Holiday Camp opened 1906
Britain’s first holiday camp was organised by the Labour Movement and opened in 1906.
The Socialist Holiday Camp at Caister Norfolk was the first British holiday camp for families a…Read more…
Nelson Clarion House
Nelson Clarion House
Still open and now going from strength to strength
Clarion House,
Jinney Lane, Newchurch-in-Pendle Lancashire BB12 9LL
Ordnance SurveyLANDRANGER 1:50 000 Series, Sheet 103 OUTDOOR LEISURE 1:25 000 Series, Map 21N…Read more…
Bournemouth Co-op Society Education Committee
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Allotments – Independent Labour Party ILP
Back To the Land
Allotments
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