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Unite has called on the government to make a final investment decision on the building of a new nuclear power station during this quarter. Although groundwork for Sizewell C, located on the Suffolk coast, started over a year ago, the funding needed to build it has still not been agreed. Sizewell C would create up […]
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The charter provides the tools for well funded, high quality apprenticeships that lead to meaningful jobs
The article Devon Partnership NHS Trust signs UNISON’s apprenticeships charter first appeared on the UNISON National site.
During National Apprentices Week this week, Unite celebrates its partnership with JTL, a not-for-profit charity that is the biggest provider of apprenticeships in the electrical, heating and plumbing…Read more…
During National Apprentices Week this week, many people may be wondering if an apprenticeship in skilled trades is right for them. Maybe they think if they aren’t under 25 — or if they aren’t…Read more…
Following the takeover of GKN by Melrose Industries in 2018, I met with directors to discuss establishing a long-term fund to support and encourage young people from minority groups and disadvantaged…Read more…
Unite has welcomed the announcement today (December 17) that BAE Systems will recruit 1,250 new trainees in 2021 as much needed positive news for the UK’s aerospace sector, The trainees will be…Read more…
Unite has described Rolls-Royce’s announcement of fresh job losses as ‘choking the company’s future’, while the proposals to transfer or rundown parts of the business is…Read more…
UNISON says government should change the rules so levy money can be used on wages
The article Apprenticeship restrictions mean hundreds of millions of pounds of NHS funds going to waste, says UNISON…Read more…
From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon
The article Delegates debate measures to support our local…Read more…
In the years ahead, apprenticeships look likely to become a much bigger part of the world of work, so it’s vital we ensure that employers are delivering apprenticeships that meet the high standards…Read more…
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and UNISON is celebrating the good, while protecting against the bad and the ugly side of apprenticeships
The article National Apprenticeship Week – raising…Read more…
‘Largest apprenticeship provider in the north of England’ signs up to UNISON apprenticeships charter
The article UNISON welcomes moves to protect apprentices first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
NHS Trust is the first to sign UNISON’s new apprenticeships charter
The article A new dawn for apprentices first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will today (Friday) become the first organisation in the country to sign up to UNISON’s apprenticeship charter. The charter ensures that apprenticeships…Read more…
UNISON will support branches with new guidance ‘to make it stick’ in the workplace
The article Apprentices protected by new pay guidance first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Apprentices working in public services are set to get a fairer deal under a charter to be launched later today (Wednesday) by UNISON. Being paid the rate for the job, high quality training and a…Read more…
Local government conference says apprenticeships are important, but must be properly funded and designed
The article Delegates look to the future with debates on apprenticeships first appeared on…Read more…
Schools across the UK see an increase in apprentices after the government introduced new schemes, and a levy to fund them, which came into effect last month
The article Apprenticeships – coming soon…Read more…