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The decision at national delegate conference increases the ceiling age of young members from 26 to 30, with a dramatic impact for the union’s activists and structures
The article UNISON raises the age limit for its young members first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Libby Nolan is president, with Steve North and Julia Mwaluke in support
The article NEC elects new presidential team first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Final Day of Conference (Friday). It started with an informal meeting with shadow minister for mental health, Rosena Allin-Khan MP with Greater London UNISON delegates. Who shared with Rosena unison issues and successes in health, LAS, Polic…Read more…
Today (Thursday) I still have “conference lurgy” so skipped the morning run again. Another glorious blue sky day. Nice to have a name check in the Morning Star from yesterday’s debate “the NEC shouldn’t go off and be a lone ranger” and picture of my Co…Read more…
Today I moved a composite motion on behalf of London and Eastern region, Private Contractors, North Northamptonshire LG & Newcastle Hospitals. The current NEC opposed the motion (despite previously supporting it) for in my view, pretty bizzare…Read more…
This morning the biannual UNISON NEC election results were announced and I was pleased that both Denise Thomas and I were elected (after a one term 2 year gap) representing (Community Service Group) all Housing Association and Charity UNISON members.&n…Read more…
Industrial action and the defence of the right to strike continue to be priorities for the union
The article NEC backs the right to strike emergency protest first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Don’t leave it to everyone else. Take a few minutes to vote for UNISON’s most senior body of activists – and help your union be the best it can be. Time is running out, so act now!
The article Three steps to NEC heaven first appeared on the UNISON National site.
It’s down to you to put the right people into positions of responsibility in our union. But hurry – voting closes soon
The article Blog: Don’t give away your power first appeared on the UNISON National site.
It’s down to you to put the right people into positions of responsibility in our union. But hurry – voting closes soon
The article Blog: Don’t give away your power first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The NEC makes decisions on your behalf and, working collectively, they must put UNISON members’ interests first – please use your vote
The article Blog: This is democracy in action first appeared on the UNISON National site.
As elections open, it’s important that as many members as possible have their say, so that the NEC is as representative of the whole union membership as possible
The article Democracy in action, not just lip service – help run this union first appeared on the UNISON National site.
One Team values more important than ever, the national executive council heard today
The article UNISON prepares ‘robust response’ to government’s attempts to divide the health team first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Fair pay and fighting the Westminster government’s anti-strike bill are also discussed by UNISON’s ruling executive
The article NEC hears of ongoing industrial action across the union first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON Branches can still nominate candidates until next Monday 13 February. Above are my personal recommendations for the London seats and below for the national seats. We definitely need an NEC that puts members first, supports our General…Read more…
October meeting is also addressed by the international officer of Atomprofspilka, the Nuclear Power and Industry Workers Union in Ukraine
The article NEC hears that building for the NHS strike ballots is the ‘priority’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Last week I finally got around to voting on line in the Labour Party elections for Councillor representatives on our National Executive Council (NEC). More than happy to vote for and endorse Nesil (Long standing London UNISON member) and Tud…Read more…
UNISON president Andrea Egan outlines her vision, pledging: “I use every power and opportunity I’ve got, and I won’t leave any equality group behind”
The article ‘A struggle is a struggle. That’s why we’ve got to stick together’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea also tells NEC meeting that the spectacle of the Tory Party leadership candidates trying to ‘out-tough’ each other is ‘unedifying’
The article General secretary reiterates need for branches to be ‘strike ready’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“Dear Kirklees 15 supporter, As many of you will have heard Mr Holmes has now been told he cannot hold office due to the recent rule change governing unemployed members. A small win in a bigger battle. Mr Holmes, I am sure, w…Read more…