On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, with no sign of peace, the trade union movement prepares to launch a new appeal for trade unionists displaced by the war
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Publish workforce plan now to get NHS back on track, says UNISON
The NHS is in a dire state because it’s thousands and thousands of staff short.
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Spycops inquiry confirms spying on unions and blacklisting
Blacklist Support Group update and statement The public inquiry into undercover policing held hearings this week at the end of Tranche 1, and involved a number of lawyers making closing statements based on the evidence so far. The most important statement was from the Counsel to the Inquiry – which was effectively a summary of …
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Vote Denise and John your UNISON Community Candidates for UNISON’s NEC Elections 2023 – ballot papers drop 17/4
Many, many thanks to all the 40 plus branches that nominated us. Next step is verification of these nominations, any possible appeals then physical ballot papers due to drop at your home address on 17/4/23. If any branches are hosting hustings let…Read more…
Nurses, paramedics, blood collection workers and other NHS staff in new strike over pay, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says 8 March strike is direct result of government’s failure to hold proper pay talks
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The tragedy of Clara Zetkin
As International Women’s Day approaches (8 March) some mainstream media will run their usual articles about the day and its history. Some may point out that the original name was International Working Women’s Day and…Read more…
Prospective Parliamentary Candidates: Greater London Labour Link
This evening I interviewed prospective candidates wishing to be nominated by UNISON Labour Link to a Greater London Parliamentary seat. Labour Link (used to be called the APF) is the Political Fund which is affiliated to the Labour Party, which U…Read more…
Pay proposal will worsen the NHS dispute
Ministers should include all health unions in any wage talks
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Ditch the pointless, spiteful strike laws and focus on helping patients by solving disputes
Ministers should put their energies elsewhere and deal with pay
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Women’s conference calls for stronger sexual harassment policies in the workplace
Members cannot rely on employers ‘to do the right thing’ over sexual harassment
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Blog: An electric atmosphere at Northern Ireland strikes
‘My message to essential workers in Northern Ireland is that UNISON is 100% behind them all, and that we’re in it for the long haul’
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Third day of NHS strikes in Northern Ireland
Thousands of UNISON members in the six arm’s length bodies of the health trust have walked out today, including staff at the NI ambulance service.
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UNISON Women’s Conference 2023: Denise Thomas report
Guest post by Denise Thomas. “I attended Women’s Conference as a delegate from Cymru Wales, Ymlaen/Forward Branch. This year it was held in the wonderful seaside resort of Bournemouth. Firstly, it was great to see so many friendly faces as this was the…Read more…
The reform our NHS really needs
With NHS reform getting a lot of attention, the Socialist Health Association Scotland has published a discussion paper I drafted that outlines the issues and seeks views on the way ahead. It is vital that those who support the founding principles…Read more…
UNISON urges better protection for domestic abuse victims
‘We need to do all we can to make domestic abuse history’, women’s conference is told
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‘Stop ghosting us on pay’, say UNISON Eastern
As re-balloted staff at nine NHS employers pass the thresholds required to take industrial action in the pay dispute, Eastern health committee make their feelings clear
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NHS staff across Northern Ireland take third day of action in strike over pay
Health and social service workers stage latest 24-hour walk out
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Women’s equality at risk of being put back 25 years by the pandemic
Currently at 15%, the gender gap still needs to be bridged, women’s conference is told
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Building union CRM together – ACTU Union Innovation Hub case study
The ACTU’s Union Innovation Hub is a really ambitious program of group-buying and co-design for core membership software for Australian unions, used by around 30 unions across different states, Chris Walton and Stephen Gargano joined us for a Digital Lab webinar, to talk about what they’ve done, and how they went about it. I’ve been … Continue reading Building union CRM together – ACTU Union Innovation Hub case study
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Blackmore, Essex – Walk Feb 23
Gill and I went on another Big Essex Skies and Sunshine walk today, starting and finishing in Blackmore. This was a “moderate” 7.41 mile walk only 35 minutes by car from East London (public transport not great but possible). Considerate parking on stre…Read more…