Unite has broadly welcomed a new review into health and social care leadership, but has warned that the government will fail to bring about any meaningful change if it doesn’t address more central…Read more…
Why we walked out of UNISON Community Conference? because a man dismissed for bullying & harassing 14 women was chairing it
A week ago there was a walkout of UNISON delegates and Service Group Executive from our annual Community conference, which was held in Glasgow. This has never happened before in Community.
This was an unplanned and spontaneous walk out since we h…Read more…
In-UNISON: On International Women’s Day – a former UNISON President gives her view on the current “President”
Hat tip in-UNISON blog yesterday by former President and current minority group NEC member, Maureen Le Marinel.
“On such a special day, it is always great to hear news that will make a difference to women in our union both members and staff. Many of y…Read more…
UNISON NEC: Damaging action behind TFRC rhetoric
Kate Ramsden is a respected member of the UNISON NEC and is known for being fair and independent minded. This is what she thinks about the present NEC “leadership” who call themselves the “TFRC”.
“This is my piece on the UNISON Activ…Read more…
Woolwich Ferry members’ suspension ‘must be rescinded now’
Transport for London (TfL) bosses were today (December 21) accused of ‘declaring war’ on the Woolwich Ferry’s workforce by Unite the union, as seven workers were suspended with no reason given. Unite…Read more…
‘Unacceptable situation’
The troubled North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) NHS Trust has been accused of ‘dragging its feet’ in its investigation over an alleged racist comment directed at a leading Unite rep. Unite the union…Read more…
‘Rock solid determination’
Striking maintenance workers at the St Mungo’s housing charity will stage a protest in Bristol on Monday (June 21) over bullying and anti-union behaviour by the management. Around a dozen members of…Read more…
Royal London hospital catering workers ‘suffering persistent bullying’
Patients at the Royal London hospital in Whitechapel could face disruption at mealtimes this spring, if workers employed by outsourcer Serco take strike action in a dispute over bullying and the…Read more…
St Mungo’s ‘bullying and anti-union culture’ must end
A ‘bullying and anti-union culture’ amongst the management at London-based housing support charity St Mungo’s must end, Unite said today (March 19). Unite, which has more than 500 members at St…Read more…
‘Mark of shame’
Despite Black and Asian ethnic minority (BAEM) NHS staff playing a leading role in the battle against coronavirus, they have endured increasing levels of workplace discrimination and bullying,…Read more…
It shouldn’t happen to a vet
When you think about veterinary surgeries it most likely conjures up images similar to James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small. Of a friendly and harmonious workplace where everyone has worked…Read more…
No so ‘purr-fect’ vet surgeries?
Employment practices at some of the UK’s vet surgeries are ‘a dog’s dinner’ where bullying and poor morale are widespread, according to a new survey by the British Veterinary Union in Unite (BVU)….Read more…
For the love of animals
Trevor* always wanted to work with animals, so when the opportunity arose to work as an inspector for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) more than 15 years ago, he…Read more…
‘Common sense prevails’
The decision by Attleborough town council last night (Thursday 27 February) to uphold a complaint that staff were bullied by a minority of councillors has been welcomed by Unite. Unite, which…Read more…
‘Bullying culture’ at RSPCA
Endemic bullying and pay issues are driving RSPCA staff out of their jobs, Unite has warned. The RSPCA is facing a “recruitment and retention” crisis that risks impacting upon the animal…Read more…
Stop LGBT bullying
Unite’s Phil Jones calls for greater powers to tackle workplace bullying at Labour conference.
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Stop bullying call
Supporting a TUC motion on measures against bullying and harassment today (9 September), Unite delegate Mary Callaghan called for an increased number of healthy and safety reps, better legal training…Read more…
‘Catalyst for real change’
The shocking extent of bullying and harassment of parliamentary staff was laid bare this week (July 11) in a new report — and Unite’s parliamentary staff branch are hopeful it will bring…Read more…
‘My sense of self was crushed’
Unite has called for root and branch reform of employment practices following a bombshell report out today (July 11) into parliamentary bullying and harassment. The inquiry led by Gemma White…Read more…
‘Deeds speak louder than words’
Troubled outsourcing giant Mitie has been accused of sabotaging an anti-bullying campaign being undertaken at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria. Unite has been distributing literature and…Read more…