Campus operations staff at Queen Margaret University chalk up win in campaign against outsourcing threat
The article University staff in Edinburgh to stay directly employed first appeared on the…Read more…
A month of perennial change
But championing and defending our members are always on UNISON’s agenda
The article A month of perennial change first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Low-paid UCL workers celebrate UNISON-brokered pay deal
UniversityHundreds of outsourced UCL staff are celebrating after UNISON secured the same pay, pension and annual leave rights as directly employed workers.
The article Low-paid UCL workers celebrate…Read more…
University staff in Edinburgh vote for strike action
Dispute over outsourcing risk at Queen Margaret University seeks 100% vote for action in 75% turn-out
The article University staff in Edinburgh vote for strike action first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Outsourcing attacks on finance workers
Unite’s Phil Jones tells TUC outsourcing “scourge” of finance sector and commemorates Unite rep Mike Dyer.
The post Outsourcing attacks on finance workers appeared first on UNITElive.org.Read more…
Bring privatised services back in house
Unite delegate Philippa Marsden joined growing calls to bring privatised services back into public hands as she seconded a motion at conference on Monday (September 9) on the issue.
The post Bring…Read more…
Bradford NHS members suspend strike action
UNISON to present its case to trust for services to remain in-house
The article Bradford NHS members suspend strike action first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Bradford hospital members to strike again
indefinite strike planned from 26 August if there is no resolution to outsourcing dispute
The article Bradford hospital members to strike again first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Staff at Bradford Hospitals Trust strike over privatisation plans
Two-week action to oppose two-tier workforce
The article Staff at Bradford Hospitals Trust strike over privatisation plans first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Cleaners vote overwhelmingly for strike action to halt privatisation at the Princess Alexandra
Cleaners at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow have today (Friday) voted almost unanimously in favour of strike action against plans to outsource cleaning services. UNISON members voted 99% in…Read more…
Hospital catering workers strike on May Day
Outsourced Doncaster and Bassetlaw hospital members plan 11 days of strikes in May to win health service pay rise
The article Hospital catering workers strike on May Day first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
‘Unspeakably immoral’
Hospital workers contracted by outsourcing firm ISS, among the lowest paid people in the country, face the threat of a week’s pay being withheld – a move that’s prompted a backlash of protests from…Read more…
Bring them in UCL
Dear Supporter,
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our UCL outsourcing protest last Thursday. We had great turnout and sent a strong message to UCL that they cannot ignore: it’s time for them to bring their outsourced workers back in-house.
Ple…Read more…
UCL staff say: ‘Bring them in!’
Outsourced staff have worse terms, conditions and pensions – and UNISON is committed to helping them win
The article UCL staff say: ‘Bring them in!’ first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Outsourcing hell – continued
If anyone were in anyone doubt that the outsourcing sector is in big trouble, Friday saw Interserve’s precarious position finally resolved. The major shareholder – US hedge fund Coltrane Asset Management – voted against the proposed debt-for-equity swa…Read more…
Interserve & hedge funds
The ongoing battle at Interserve is grimly fascinating. The company’s biggest shareholder is hedge fund Coltrane Asset Management which is trying to scupper the board’s plans for a debt-for-equity swap. This would (obviously) be bad news for existing s…Read more…
Zero tolerance
This is the shocking list of injuries and assaults suffered by Mitie security staff at Southampton General Hospital: injured and broken ribs, broken noses, a dislocated knee, a broken finger, black…Read more…
Outsourcing iceberg
A plan to rescue to beleaguered public sector outsourcing giant Interserve announced by the firm’s bosses today (6 January) is not guaranteed to work, Unite has warned.
The post Outsourcing iceberg…Read more…
North-west members vote for action over pay
Ballots of low-paid health and care workers employed by private companies see majorities for strikes
The article North-west members vote for action over pay first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
‘Mismanagement and failure’
Unite is calling on the contractors preparing to restart work on the troubled Royal Liverpool hospital to ensure first class employment rights, in order to avoid further problems and delays on the…Read more…