UNISON had three big demands for this budget. Policy officer Anna Birley asks: how did the government measure up?
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What does this week’s budget mean for you?
UNISON had three big demands for this budget. Policy officer Anna Birley asks: how did the government measure up?
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Opinion: Announcing the Year of Green Activity – 2026
Start preparing today for a bumper year of green activity and look out for updates and materials to support your engagement throughout the year
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Opinion: Announcing the Year of Green Activity – 2026
Start preparing today for a bumper year of green activity and look out for updates and materials to support your engagement throughout the year
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USA Unions: Service Employees Union Returns To AFL-CIO
Twenty years ago the US Service Employee’s International Union ended its affiliation to the US trade union umbrella organisation the AFL-CIO following ongoing arguments that the AFL-CIO were concentrating too much on political matters rather than organising new members and … Continue reading Read more…
Shifting Gear? The EU’s Tariffs On Chinese Battery Electric Vehicles
By Professor David Bailey David Bailey unpacks why the EU have imposed significant tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and explores whether they will have the desired effect. The European Union (EU) recently took a bold step by imposing tariffs of … Continue reading Read more…
Opinion: The Employment Rights Bill will balance the scales
Over the last decade, the balance of power at work has been tipped firmly away from workers. Christina McAnea explains how the forthcoming employment rights bill will change that – and the role UNISON will play on its journey into law
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Opinion: The Employment Rights Bill will balance the scales
Over the last decade, the balance of power at work has been tipped firmly away from workers. Christina McAnea explains how the forthcoming employment rights bill will change that – and the role UNISON will play on its journey into law
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Opinion: Why you should vote ‘yes’ to strike in councils and schools
Mike Short, head of local government, explains the situation for council and school staff pay in England and Wales, and why UNISON is asking members to vote to strike
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Opinion: Why you should vote ‘yes’ to strike in councils and schools
Mike Short, head of local government, explains the situation for council and school staff pay in England and Wales, and why UNISON is asking members to vote to strike
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TUC Statement On Far Right Violence
We stand together in peace and solidarity with the people of Southport following the horrific events that took place on Monday 29th July have left us all in shock. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those … Continue reading Read more…
Top Ten Global Digi-Tech Companies 2024
A recent study has ranked the Top 100 digi-tech companies in the world in 2024, highlighting these tech titans’ financial prowess and innovative capabilities. It is worth noting that these companies are not unionised. According to the study by tech … Continue reading Read more…
Labour Needs A Plan To Neutralise Farage
First published in the Morning Star July 19th Like many Morning Star readers I had to do a ‘double take’ when the General Election exit poll predicted Reform would win 13 seats. The final figure turned out to be five … Continue reading Read more…
How Labour Can Govern For Working People
By Paul Nowak, TUC General Secretary The trade union movement will work with Keir Starmer to deliver change. What an extraordinary moment in British politics. Labour back in power with a near-record majority. The Conservatives brutally ejected from office. A … Continue reading Read more…
UPDATED : Wait To Election Of Labour Government Over Future Of Port Talbot Demands Unite
The UK steel industry stands on the precipice after Tata Steel announced plans earlier this year to close the blast furnaces at the Port Talbot steel works in July and September 2024, ceasing iron production and decimating what remains of … Continue reading Read more…
NEC told: ‘If you don’t vote Labour, you’re giving a vote to the Tories’
Christina McAnea tells national executive council: ‘We want to see as many Labour MPs returned as possible’
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NEC told: ‘If you don’t vote Labour, you’re giving a vote to the Tories’
Christina McAnea tells national executive council: ‘We want to see as many Labour MPs returned as possible’
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Down, But Not Out
Julian Vaughan, a great trade unionist on his quest to become the first working trading driver to sit in the House of Commons in 50 years. After standing as a Labour candidate in the last two General Elections, when you … Continue reading Read more…
Opinion: The water industry is a national disgrace
Privatisation has meant failing water infrastructure, increased sewage spillages and reduced confidence in the safety of drinking water, while shareholders pocket billions
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Opinion: The water industry is a national scandal
Privatisation has meant failing water infrastructure, increased sewage spillages and reduced confidence in the safety of drinking water, while shareholders pocket billions
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