What a great idea – I have signed the petition
“We want an annual National Health Service (NHS) Day to celebrate and honour our brilliant health care system and the expertise, efforts and the unconditional, selfless commitment of it’s staff.We want to …Read more…
Solidarity from London UNISON to New York AFSCME
This letter was sent to our sisters and brothers in New York who are members of the public service union, AFSCME, from Greater London UNISON, signed by our elected lay Convenor, Yvonne Green and our Regional Secretary, Maggi Ferncombe (with support of …Read more…
Thanking the Newham Housing Heroes
Yesterday I took part in two Skype meetings with Newham Council Housing Services staff.
There were altogether 230 participants which is nearly half of all our housing staff, not bad considering we run a 24/7 service and many of our front line workers …Read more…
Step up, stand up and speak out against racism
The murder of George Floyd and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities has focused attention on inequality and racism. UNISON head of equality Gloria Mills looks at the union’s…Read more…
“Making our streets better for social distancing, walking and cycling…”
Check out the interactive survey launched today by Newham Council https://www.newham.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/c19-information-advice/5
“We want to hear your ideas for making our streets better for social distancing, walking and cycling.
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Blog: A major disappointment – but just the latest for Black people
Gloria Mills, UNISON equalities national secretary, on why the report into the impact of COVID-19 on Black people is a “major disappointment”
The article Blog: A major disappointment – but just the…Read more…
UNISON wins clearer COVID-19 guidance for its disabled members
‘Huge gap in the guidance’ was allowing employers to insist that vulnerable people ignore shielding and go into work
The article UNISON wins clearer COVID-19 guidance for its disabled members first…Read more…
Care home company under investigation following multiple COVID deaths, says UNISON
UNISON reports Horizon Care to the Care Quality Commission after residents die in Sheffield
The article Care home company under investigation following multiple COVID deaths, says UNISON first…Read more…
UNISON welcomes NI pledge on COVID sick pay
Department of Health will provide funding for care homes to pay staff 80% of their salary when on sick leave for coronavirus
The article UNISON welcomes NI pledge on COVID sick pay first appeared on…Read more…
Safety must be at the heart of universities’ rebuilding plan
Protecting health has to be the number one priority
The article Safety must be at the heart of universities’ rebuilding plan first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
A “thank you” to UNISON Community from their NEC Members
(This message sent today to the 82,000 UNISON members who work in the Housing Associations and Voluntary Sector.
May I also pay a personal tribute to my NEC colleague, Denise, who as well as her trade union responsibilities is also a care worker …Read more…
Blog: As lockdowns ease, anxiety grows and confusion reigns
We need strong leadership from this government now and we are all being badly let down. But as ever, your union will continue to fill this vacuum.
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Academy chain failing to protect staff and pupils, say unions
UNISON and GMB make formal complaint about David Ross Education Trust to Health and Safety Executive
The article Academy chain failing to protect staff and pupils, say unions first appeared on the…Read more…
Help There for You be there for them
Our members are in need – and branches can help by making a donation
The article Help There for You be there for them first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Angela Rayner chats to UNISON carers
This week, the deputy leader of the Labour Party sat down to listen to care workers about their working conditions and concerns
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Blog: a long way to go on equal pay
On the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea looks at the fight we still face
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Joint Covid-19 visit to Newham Council Repairs & Maintenance depot (& future plans)
This morning at 8am I went on a joint walkabout with Cllr Shaban Mohammed, management and local Unite trade union reps of our Council Housing repairs (RMS) depot in Bridge Road E15. We were there to inspect the new social distancing arrangements in the…Read more…
Kindness in the age of COVID-19
In this tough time, small acts of kindness make the world of difference
The article Kindness in the age of COVID-19 first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Vote for Worker Board Members at Walmart AGM for better Governance and to tackle Covid-19 pandemic
Today I took part as a pension trustee in a online seminar with USA Walmart workers and their trade union, about governance and the abysmal response of the retail giant Walmart to the Covid-19 emergency.
Their workers spoke about the dangerously confu…Read more…
What happens when the clapping stops?
This is from a fantastic series of new political posters from “Labour Designers”. Hat tip LabourlistRead more…