Councils sign up to support campaign against transatlantic trade deal that threatens democracy
The article Campaign against TTIP gains momentum first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
‘Party of hope’
Welcoming the announcement today (September 12) that Jeremy Corbyn has been confirmed as the new Labour leader and Tom Watson as deputy leader, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey congratulated…Read more…
Protect your vote
Unite has expressed grave concerns over Tory plans to speed up crucial legislation to voter registration. The campaign group Hope Not Hate is warning that as many as two million voters will be…Read more…
UNISON joins religious and charity leaders in criticising the Welfare Reform and Work Bill
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis joins other union, charity and religious leaders in criticising the Bill for the negative effect it will have on poor families and the disabled
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Staffing crisis gathers pace across the public sector warns UNISON
The NHS and local councils across the UK are facing a growing staffing crisis as a result of the government’s imposed pay cap, according to a report published today (Friday) by UNISON. The research –…Read more…
Relief for truck drivers?
It can be tough to spend a penny in an era of government cuts which have brought about the closure of so many public toilets. Toilet breaks are no laughing matter; rather they are a basic…Read more…
UNISON comment on EU court ruling on travel time to work
Commenting on the ruling at the European Court of Justice today (Thursday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This case rightly demonstrates that mobile workers must be paid for all their…Read more…
Democracy threatened
Unite is calling on the government to end what it calls a “shocking attack on democracy” because of Tory changes to voter registration. Rushed changes Figures suggest two million people…Read more…
Education Bill will silence parents, UNISON warns
Bill would remove requirement to consult parents before forcing schools to become academies
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New education authority launched in Northern Ireland
Authority responsible for education, youth and library services
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Welsh schools cannot survive without support staff
UNISON calling for support and training for those in vital school role
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UNISON calls for review of school support staff contracts that can cut pay by 20%
UNISON’s survey of councillors and local government officers attending the Local Government Association’s 2015 annual conference showed that 82% of respondents agreed it was divisive and unfair…Read more…
Scrap the Trade Union bill
Unite, has today (September 10) urged the government to abandon its Trade Union bill, warning that the legislation heralds a new era of divisive industrial relations ill-befitting a modern economy….Read more…
Boost for building workers
Firms that want to build in Liverpool will have to sign-up to a six-point charter designed to ensure that workers receive the minimum employment conditions. Unite, Ucatt and the GMB drew up…Read more…
Shrinking the state
Unite has described the government’s spending cuts as “ideologically driven nonsense” after George Osborne’s plans were roundly criticised by a former head of the civil service. At a…Read more…
BA cabin crew heroes save the day
As a Gatwick-bound British Airways aircraft readying for take-off in Las Vegas burst into flames yesterday (September 8), BA cabin crew, Unite members, swung into action and evacuated the plane,…Read more…
Get grip on manufacturing
Unite has made it clear ministers have still not ‘got to grips’ over formulating a coherent manufacturing strategy as figures showed a sharp dip in industrial output in July. The union said…Read more…
Number of families with problem debt up by more than a quarter since 2012, new report reveals
The number of households with problem debt has increased by 700,000 (28 per cent) since 2012, according to new TUC and UNISON-commissioned research published today (Tuesday). The report,…Read more…
Economic taskforce call
Unite has called for local political representatives to work together and establish an economic taskforce to help secure employment for the southwest border region of Ireland. The region has…Read more…
‘Victorian’ work practices
Unite members dressed as Dickensian workers will protest outside Sports Direct’s annual general meeting tomorrow (Wednesday September 9), demanding an end to the retailer’s ‘Victorian’ work…Read more…