Len McCluskey, leader of the influential Unite trade union has urged the government today (Thursday March 19) to act now to reassure working people that their incomes will be guaranteed if they are…Read more…
Follow France’s no business collapse vow call
Following the announcements of temporary manufacturing closures and the expected shutdown of much of the UK’s automotive sector in the coming days, Unite called on ministers to introduce measures…Read more…
UNISON says thank you
UK’s biggest union publicly thanks members for tacking national emergency
The article UNISON says thank you first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Forced to work overtime
While a substantial number of workers across industries are faced with the prospect of lay offs or a reduction in working hours amid the coronavirus epidemic, others are working flat out to keep up…Read more…
“The chancellor’s stimulus package doesn’t go nearly far enough” Keir Starmer
“Where is the support for renters, the social care sector, public services or local authorities? The Guardian
We are living through a global emergency. There are no easy solutions. Soundbites will not turn the situation around. And all of us have…Read more…
Drivers safety call
Unite has warned that the decision by the Department for Transport (Dft) to relax the regulations on lorry drivers’ driving hours from today (March 18) must not affect driver welfare and road safety….Read more…
‘Whatever it takes’?
Unite has called on the UK government to offer direct economic support to workers across industries whose livelihoods are at risk amid the coronavirus epidemic sweeping the UK and the globe. …Read more…
‘Cut it out’
The minority of supermarket customers abusing staff over the lack of such items as toilet rolls should curb their tongues, Unite said today (18 March).
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‘Urgent action needed to avert catastrophe’ call
Unite’s Len McCluskey, said that the union stands ready to play it’s part throughout this time of crisis.
“It is abundantly clear that we need a package of measures equal to the public health and…Read more…
Unions want to work with ministers at this time of crisis
Government must act to ease anxiety about livelihoods
The article Unions want to work with ministers at this time of crisis first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Update Statement about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
“Dear Newham Resident,
On Friday I wrote to let you know Newham had experienced its first confirmed case of coronavirus (or Covid-19). Unfortunately, that number has now risen to three confirmed cases.
One of the new cases is a teacher at one of our s…Read more…
National cross-industry summit call
Unite has said workers in manufacturing would answer the call to utilise excess capacity for the production of ventilators amid the coronavirus epidemic — but called on the government to work with…Read more…
Workers need a coronavirus plan – today
Among all the analysis of government actions to address the public health issues stemming from the coronavirus pandemic little has been said about the impact on workers forced onto short-time…Read more…
#SickPayForAll: Guarantee decent sick pay for every worker
This is a TUC supported petition. Many infected workers may think they cannot afford to self-isolate since their families will run out of money. The government has moved on paying Statutory Sick Pay from 1st day but this is not enough! Recently I …Read more…
UNISON cancels annual health conference
NHS needs put before annual gathering
The article UNISON cancels annual health conference first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
St Mungo’s CEO slammed for weaponising coronavirus
Unite has warned the CEO of the homeless charity St Mungo’s, Howard Sinclair, to ‘stop blaming staff for your leadership mistakes’ as hundreds of workers get set for three days of strike action from…Read more…
‘We built a community’
After Flybe collapsed into administration last week, not only have 2,000 people lost their jobs but the UK’s regional airports and the wider civil aviation industry have been plunged into crisis amid…Read more…
‘Break your silence’ call
As the coronavirus continues to spread in the UK, the government is expected on Thursday (March 12) to announce that it is moving to the ‘delay’ phase of its plans to slow the…Read more…
Coronavirus budget?
Millions of workers face financial hardship if they fall ill or must self-isolate after chancellor Rishi Sunak failed to announce measures in his budget adequate enough to protect them during the…Read more…
Coronavirus latest
As confirmed coronavirus cases have quickly risen in the UK to 373, with Sunday (March 8) seeing the biggest one-day rise of 69 cases, prime minister Boris Johnson convened a second emergency Cobra…Read more…