Unite members from the aerospace sector are heading to parliament to meet with MPs to demand that UK taxpayers’ cash is spent on UK jobs, not siphoned offshore.
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Make aerospace funding deliver for UK workers
Aerospace and shipbuilding – two high skilled UK engineering industries, have long been synonymous with quality and excellence. Nations across the globe have, for many years, sought out our…Read more…
Get me home safely
When hotel worker Caitlin Lee left for home after a late Friday night shift last year, she knew it would be another struggle to find safe transport. Not only are taxis in Glasgow hard to come by so…Read more…
Wishing you a Merry Christmas – you deserve it
We know your vital work and sacrifice is the reason why our country is still going
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Next steps – Amazon now in Unite’s sights
In a ‘ground breaking move’ Sharon told the Sunday Mirror on December 5 that her next target would be none other than the global mega-billions business, Amazon together with its multi-billionaire…Read more…
One hundred days of winning for you
Sharon Graham – elected as Unite general secretary on August 27 has, by December 6, her first 100 days in office, won literally millions of pounds in extra pay and conditions for members.
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One hundred days of winning for workers
Over 90 Argos lorry drivers based at the Heywood depot in the North West see their basic rate of pay increase by an incredible 31 per cent – meaning annual earnings increase from £26,699 to…Read more…
Orgreave inquiry fight goes on
Five years since the government ruled out an Orgreave inquiry the fight for justice goes on.
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‘Stand up and stop the bullying’
Unite is today (Wednesday September 15) holding a national day of action as part of its campaign to end fire and rehire. The union’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, called the practice, in which…Read more…
Branch convenor vacancy
There is currently a vacancy for a convenor. If you are interested in this position please contact Amber Robinson on mobile 07786 330404 or email amber.robinson@stoke.gov.uk for an informal discussion and the issuing of relevant paperwork. The closing…Read more…
Lighthouse Unison Money Talk Newsletter March 2021
Prioritise your emotional well-being Help to buy scheme extended Child trust funds come of age Your mortgage matters – don’t put your head in the sand Retirement focus – more important now than ever whatever your age Well worth a R…Read more…
Unison achieves victory on exit payments
Unison has achieved victory in the campaign to scrap the cap on exit payments at £95,000. The Government has now abandoned the changes as they meant moderately paid staff could have been affected, especially those over 55 taking redundancy. Read more &…Read more…
‘Solidarity is strength’
Bus drivers at Go North West in Manchester have voted overwhelmingly to strike — by 82 per cent — in a a fire and rehire dispute that has dragged on for months. Under the new contracts,…Read more…
Winter Fuel Grants 2021
There for You are also pleased to announce that for this year only, members can apply for a grant of up to £200. Eligibility · Applicants must be a UNISON member and have paid at least four weeks subscriptions at the … Continue reading →Read more…
Heathrow strike and solidarity!
The strike by Heathrow airport workers is ramping up with three more days of action next week, on December 14, 17 and 18. Ahead of it we thought it would be nice to collate some of the messages of…Read more…
Election of officers, convenors and stewards 2021-2022
Nominations are now open for branch elections for 2021-2022. The deadline date for receipt of convenor nominations at the branch office is 10 am Monday 4 January 2021. The deadline date for receipt of officer nominations at the branch office … Co…Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Services Newsletter November 2020
The latest edition includes: Keeping on track for your retirement Protecting your family’s future through estate planning Covid 19 – the ultimate financial stress test Well worth a read –Read more…
The word is on the streets – stop these swingeing pay cuts
He continued, “We are calling on Heathrow Airport boss John Holland-Kaye to use HAL’s cash reserves’ mountain to protect airport jobs, rather than focus exclusively on generous dividend pay-outs to…Read more…
Make a difference to others this Christmas
Unite launches Christmas appeal for struggling families – and Unite AGS Steve Turner shows how we can all help. He writes:
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Unison National Campaign About Need For More Council Funding
UNISON have launched a video about the urgent need for more council funding. It has had over one million views and that it has led to a couple of thousand people writing to their MP about the issue via this link. … Continue reading ͛…Read more…