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“We are marching united with unions from across the European continent in a powerful display against austerity and for a fair deal for workers”
The article UNISON joins thousands in Brussels to protest austerity first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“We are marching united with unions from across the European continent in a powerful display against austerity and for a fair deal for workers”
The article UNISON joins Brussels protest against austerity first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The bill now moves to committee stage, where UNISON will submit expert evidence on why a bonfire of workers’ rights is a bad idea
The article Workers’ protections at risk as EU Law bill moves through Parliament first appeared on the UNISON National site.
A bonfire of employment rights might thrill right-wing ideologues, but it would be a nightmare for workers – and particularly working women
The article Blog: The EU law bill – a Halloween nightmare from Downing Street first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“Jacob Rees-Mogg is determined to throw women back to the 50s – without any maternity or pregnancy rights, without equal pay, and without any right to remain in the workplace”
The article The Retained EU Law Bill: An attack on working women first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Immigration advice for UNISON membersIf you’re a migrant worker from a country outside the UK and need advice on immigration issues related to your work situation and right to work in the UK then get in touch.UNISON provides free immigrati…Read more…
A potential overhaul of workers’ rights post-Brexit is being discussed among Tory ministers, with limits on working hours possibly in the firing line, it has been revealed. The Financial Times (FT)…Read more…
04/02/2020. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has published a guide for journalists on the transposition of the new EU whistleblower directive. Launched on 04 February 2020 in the European…Read more…
Bye, Bye EU (or hopefully its “au revoir”)Read more…
Unite, along with major manufacturers, have warned that government plans to diverge from EU regulations could seriously harm automotive, aerospace and food and drink firms across the supply…Read more…
“UNISON will carry on campaigning with, and on behalf, of our European members and their families to retain their existing rights post Brexit.”
The article Settled status: UNISON can help first…Read more…
It’s time to draw a line under a system that continually wastes time and money
The article Proposals could protect the NHS from a no-deal Brexit first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON joins over 80 civil society organisations in writing to the PM, arguing that the price of a no-deal Brexit is too high
The article This will be ‘catastrophic’ for working people…Read more…
Shadow Brexit Secretary tells UNISON that the option to remain in the EU should be part of any second referendum
The article Keir Starmer: “The public should have the option to remain”…Read more…
Labour must find clearer Brexit line and end ambiguity
The article Election results show the country is more divided than ever, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
“Vote for candidates who will stand up for public services and defend our welfare state.”
The article Vote in the European elections on 23 May first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Brussels, 05/04/2019. On Wedneday this week, 03/04/2019, the EU Parliament Civil Liberties committee (LIBE) passed a proposal for visa-free travel for UK citizens post-Brexit, regardless of any deal…Read more…
Government failure in Commons defeat over PM’s EU deal still leaves huge uncertainty and catastrophic risks
The article PM is still serving up a bad Brexit deal, says UNISON first appeared on the…Read more…
The NUJ has expressed solidarity and support for the 456 photojournalists in the Netherlands who are taking strike action on Friday 25 January 2019. The Dutch union Nederlands Vereniging van…Read more…
Unite members from the EU have been urged to contact the union’s immigration helpline if they have concerns about living and working in the UK after Brexit, following the opening of the government’s…Read more…