UNISON holds an annual Seminar and Conference for members who work in our Community Service Group (Housing Associations and voluntary sector). This year it was held in Bournemouth. Unexpectedly I stepped in to chair a workshop on pensions d…Read more…
UNISON to suspend strike to enter NHS pay talks with government
The government has finally promised extra investment in pay for both this and next year.
The article UNISON to suspend strike to enter NHS pay talks with government first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Making great social media videos – four quick formats that work
We’ve been expanding our use of social video at the TUC, to make the most of networks like TikTok and YouTube. These networks give us the possibility of reaching beyond the more politically engaged people that we regularly get to on Twitter. But for a video to land well with different audiences, we’ve had to … Continue reading Making great social media videos – four quick formats that work
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Limiting an employer’s right to dismiss on notice
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TUC Pensions Conference 2023: “Pensions in a Cost of Living Crisis”
Yesterday I returned to Congress House, the TUC headquarters for its annual pension conference. This event involves union officers, pension trustees and activists with expert presentations/Q&A and workshops. It was great to be back in person at lon…Read more…
Older low-income workers far more likely to leave work due to ill health
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Voter ID is the government’s ‘latest threat to our democracy’
UNISON calls for photo ID to be abandoned, but urges members to register, for now, to ensure their vote in May elections
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‘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
Check out the latest version of our free Newham community newspaper. Read more…
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…