A clarion call for clarity on the future of the Moorside nuclear power station in Cumbria on which thousands of jobs will depend has been made by Unite today (August 1). Unite is seeking an…Read more…
‘Strong show of solidarity’
Unite joined US gas workers — members of United Steelworkers (USW), Unite’s sister union in North America — to stage a demonstration at the National Grid’s AGM in Birmingham this morning…Read more…
National Grid-lock
Unite has sent a message of solidarity to 1,200 United Steelworkers (USW) members who have been locked out of their jobs in Massachusetts by an US-based division of the UK’s National Grid. …Read more…
‘Short-sighted jobs killer’
The government’s decision yesterday (June 25) to scrap the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project is a “short-sighted jobs killer” and must be reversed, Unite said. The decision to pull the plug on…Read more…
Energy workers face turbulent times
Union’s energy group conference debates privatisation, renationalisation and hydrogen gas
The article Energy workers face turbulent times first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The case for a Scottish energy company needs greater ambition
The creation of a Scottish public sector energy company is very welcome initiative, but the suggested model lacks ambition and is unlikely to tackle the failed energy market.
On 10 October last…Read more…
EDF strike goes on
Further strike action by EDF Energy smart meter installers in London over the imposition of tracker devices in vehicles will seriously hamper the company’s 2020 installation target, Unite has warned….Read more…
Union-powered pay deal
Following a Unite organising campaign, 6000 workers at Western Power Distribution have secured an inflation beating pay deal of an extra £1260 a year on average for each worker, followed by another…Read more…
UNISON launches campaign to divest pensions from carbon
Guide will help members of local government pension schemes push for changes in the investment of their funds
The article UNISON launches campaign to divest pensions from carbon first appeared on…Read more…
GE job slash threat
Unite warned General Electric (GE) of cutting ‘too far, too fast’ and demanded guarantees on ‘no compulsory’ redundancies after the firm announced restructuring plans which put the future of 1,100…Read more…
Biofuel jobs threat
Urgent talks are being called for to seek assurances about job security, following the news that Hull-based biofuel producer Vivergo Fuels is to stop production. Unite represents repair and…Read more…
The standard variable tariff has had its day
It should lead to cheaper bills for households and much more certainty for its workforce
The article The standard variable tariff has had its day first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Power surge
As winter nears, so too does the prospect of paying sky-high energy bills. Despite the government pledging in October to rush through a cap on energy prices, we know now that the cap won’t…Read more…
UNISON will “leave no stone unturned” as it seeks to protect energy jobs
This bolt from the blue will have left many of the companies’ employees feeling decidedly anxious
The article UNISON will “leave no stone unturned” as it seeks to protect energy jobs…Read more…
Big decisions on energy policy, but we must be bolder
There is no shortage of activity on energy policy and we haven’t even heard the outcome of the Scottish Government’s energy strategy consultation.
Let’s start with fracking. The Scottish Government…Read more…
UNISON welcomes tariff moves at E.ON
Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that energy company E.ON is to phase out standard variable tariffs for its customers, UNISON national energy officer Matt Lay said: “This could be a…Read more…
Three things UNISON members can do about climate change today/this weekend! #ScotPfG
You may have
spotted some good news about climate action in yesterday’s Programme for
Government, including action on phasing out new fossil fuel cars, investment in
active travel, drink deposit schemes and low carbon infrastructure. (UNISON
briefing here).
We particularly
welcome news of the Just Transition Commission, although we still need to hear
the details of it and some otherRead more…
Action on energy prices is another damp squib
As widely predicted, UK government action on energy bills has turned out to be another damp squib. Ministers passed the buck yet again to Ofgem who have published plans for a ‘fairer and more…Read more…
Public cash for future energy works
The report on the financing of the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point reinforces the case for public money to be committed to future large-scale energy projects, Unite, the country’s largest…Read more…
The momentum is with the energy sector, general secretary tells conference
Dave Prentis opens union’s energy conference with tributes and thanks
The article The momentum is with the energy sector, general secretary tells conference first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…