UNISON calls for photo ID to be abandoned, but urges members to register, for now, to ensure their vote in May elections
The article Voter ID is the government’s ‘latest threat to our democracy’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘Where workers unite, we win’
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham convened a summit in the East Midlands on Wednesday (March 1) where union activists from across the region met to discuss Unite’s laser-focus on jobs, pay and conditions. Nearly 200 union activists attended the meeting in Leicester from the region, including reps from Rolls Royce, Toyota, Nottingham City Council, Siemens, […]
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Health unions to consider invite from government to enter formal pay talks through NHS staff council
Health unions will need to clarify the basis upon which talks can get underway
The article Health unions to consider invite from government to enter formal pay talks through NHS staff council first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Expanding our Welsh language services on St David’s Day
On 1 March we celebrate all things Welsh – our food, our music, our beautiful landscapes and vibrant cities, our strong trade union tradition and, of course, our language.
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Welsh National Anthem – “Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau” – Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!
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Lessons must be learned from government’s pandemic care home policy, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says Matt Hancock failed to protect staff and residents
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The dark side of IKEA
As a company based in Sweden, which is home to some of the world’s most powerful unions, you would think that IKEA would be an employer that understood the importance of workers’ rights. And if…Read more…
35 Best Labor Blogs and Websites – John’s Labour Blog
It was nice to get this notification this evening via twitter “Congrats @grayee Your blog has been selected as one of the Best Labor Blogs on the web by @_feedspot”.”The best Labor blogs from thousands of blogs on the web and ranked by traffic, s…Read more…
‘This challenge unites us as a union’, says new green report
The report, commissioned by UNISON and based on a survey of members, reveals the extensive role which the union can play in addressing climate change issues
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Newham Voices: March 2023
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Solo pay talks could have serious consequences for the NHS
Attempting a deal with just one solves nothing.
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Social housing bosses need formal qualifications? Yes but….
Today the Government has announced that it will change the law to make it compulsory for Social Housing Managers to hold formal qualifications in a similar way to social workers and teachers. The reasons given were “both Grenfell and the death of Awaab…Read more…
Review: Everyday Hate: How Antisemitism Is Built Into Our World And How You Can Change It, by Dave Rich
This is a very good and important book, and it deserves a wide audience. I read a lot about this subject and I still managed to learn things I didn’t know before. (I didn’t know,…Read more…
6 reasons to join UNISON
Heart UNISON is part of Heart Unions Week, the TUC’s annual event to celebrate unions, to make sure everyone knows why we’re vital at work, and to encourage everyone to join one. Here are 6 reasons why it’s a better time than ever to join UNISON.Google…Read more…
Review: Medea, by Euripides
I bought this book and read it just before seeing the play in London last week (starring the amazing Sophie Okonedo). Reading it and then seeing it made it absolutely clear to me why a…Read more…
Review: Bullshit Jobs: A Theory, by David Graeber
Five years after buying this book, I finally sat down to read it. It is very good. Unfortunately, the author passed away in the meanwhile and we will hear no more of his incisive —…Read more…
TUC hosted delegation on Palestinian rights
The TUC hosted a delegation in support of our work on respecting Palestinian rights and international law. The delegation met with trade unionists, parliamentarians, civil servants at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and civil society …Read more…
Work Your Proper Hours Day – time to stop working for free
Work Your Proper Hours Day is part of the battle against long hours and excessive unpaid overtime. We’re encouraging workers finish their shifts on time. And managers are encouraged to support staff by setting reasonable workloads and putting in place …Read more…
COVID-19 (again)
I been feeling under the weather lately and felt that I had a “lergie” (winter cold) coming on. This afternoon I was supposed to be carrying some joint visits with Police to see some tenants. So I thought that I better do a COVID test but felt pr…Read more…
Joint union statement: Acas higher education talks
Talks via Acas will continue into next week on the terms of reference for negotiations on workload, contract types and equality pay gaps
The article Joint union statement: Acas higher education talks first appeared on the UNISON National site.