Check out this article on how in King v Tesco our largest supermarket in the UK messed up a request by one of its employees for flexible working. It is an important but tricky subject so make sure you join a union (UNISON of course if you work in publi…Read more…
Blog: Working towards a flexible, fairer future
We need the government to champion the cultural shift to building flexibility into all jobs from the start and not just a right to ask a ‘favour’
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Help to improve flexible working proposals
Sign the petition and respond to the consultation before it closes on Wednesday 1 December
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New NHS flexible working rights to improve work-life balance and retain staff
Agreement will open up new options and make requests easier
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How I became a community champion and a union rep? – my story as a working mum
I work two part-time jobs with different retailers. I was only doing one before, but because my hours were in the evenings it was very difficult to balance work and childcare. I’d look after my son…Read more…
Juggling childcare and changing shifts – my story as a working dad
Before my son was born, I worked part-time but did as much overtime as I could to top up my wages. But that’s not possible when you have a baby to look after. My wife has a full-time contract and a…Read more…
Homeworking is up – now time for employers to speed up
Are you thinking “why wasn’t I at home today?” As we struggle home from work, we are often driven to wonder why we are making the journey in the first place. There is a lot that can upset us – delays, congestion, thoughtless road users, having to stand on public transport and a general…Read more…
Select committee holds government to account over gender pay gap
Just last week, the Chancellor proudly announced in the Budget that the government was winning on the gender pay gap. He said (pretty much cutting and pasting from previous speeches): “Inequality is down; and the gender pay gap has never been smaller.” But today we are told by the Women and…Read more…
‘The real challenges’ of caring
Women share their experience as carers at Brighton conference
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‘The real challenges’ of caring
Women share their experience as carers at Brighton conference
The article ‘The real challenges’ of caring first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Flexible working good for life and the workforce
#stuc15 The STUC will campaign for a legal right to flexible working and will support affiliate trade unions to challenge unreasonable and discriminatory management practices.
Seconding the motion from the teaching union NASUWT, UNISON’s Maggie Cook told delegates that flexible working, when handled well, can enhance workers’ quality of life and lead to a happier and more productive workforce.Read more…
Today is #flexiworkday. Here’s why we should support flexible working
It isn’t always possible to stick to traditional 9-to-5 working hours – childcare, caring for friends and family, and looking after your own personal health can clash with rigid, fixed hours. In these circumstances, having a bit of flexibility in how, when and where you work can make a big…Read more…