Good result. 97% of UNISON members (who took part in the ballot) voted in favour of us retaining our Labour Link and Campaign fund. Trade unions funding is definitely the “Cleanest money in Politics”.Turn out was not great (14%) but similar…Read more…
Vote to Save our UNISON Political funds
Last day for postal ballot papers to arrive at scrutineers is this Friday 16 August at 5pm. So really need to post today! Find the ballot paper and freepost envelope then vote & post to secure our political campaign and i…Read more…
Labour link: 2017 committee election results
The results of the Labour Link election are now available – elected members of the committee will take office immediately
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Consultation on political fund review: December-January
Rule changes need to be be submitted for NDC 2017 to comply with Trade Union Act regulations coming into force in February 2018
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Government sets out who will be covered by 40% strike threshold
Threshold for ‘important public services’ takes effect on 1 March; political fund opt-in rules transition period starts on same day
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UNISON starts preparing for political fund change
Union sets up lay working group to develop proposals on changing funds to opting in system, required by Trade Union Act
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UNISON Labour Link and the Labour leadership
Union procedures will see all candidates present their case before affiliated political fund national committee decides whether to support a candidate, and who, in consultation with regions
The…Read more…
As we condemn the Trade Union Bill we shouldn’t overlook what our campaigning has achieved
This is a bad bill but without the labour movement pushing back with passion and vigour, it could have been much worse.
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Austerity is not the only way, Prentis tells Newcastle rally
This is our chance to create a new path that offers hope that offers opportunity to all, UNISON general secretary tells Corbyn rally in Newcastle
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Sign me up as a Labour supporter…fight the General Election (and pick the next London Mayor)
There is only 4 months and 5 days to go until the General Election. So this is going to be a busy, busy time for me and other Labour activists.
Part of my job as West Ham Labour agent and Chair of London UNISON Labour Link will be to encourage Labour …Read more…