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Retired members: Don’t make older people pay for the pandemic

Oct 19, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

The union’s retired members come together virtually, discussing a wide range of issues, determined as ever to make their voices heard

The article Retired members: Don’t make older people pay…Read more…

Oct 19, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Heroes and zeroes of the year

Dec 31, 2020By UNITElive

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, UniteLIVE has regularly highlighted the ‘heroes and zeroes’ of this crisis. Today we present you the top heroes of the year, alongside the worst zeroes, in no…Read more…

Dec 31, 2020UNITElive

Don’t switch us off!

Oct 1, 2020By UNITElive

Unite’s retired members, together with Unite Community, are fighting to save free TV licences for over 75s after the government suspended them last month. From August 1, only pensioners over 75 who…Read more…

Oct 1, 2020UNITElive

Govt’s day of shame

Oct 1, 2020By UNITElive

Today is the annual UN Day for Older Persons, a day of celebration and recognition for a generation who have given a lifetime of work to build our nations and fought for social and economic justice,…Read more…

Oct 1, 2020UNITElive

Retired members’ committee announces care webinar

Sep 17, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

Online event will take the place of cancelled conference and will be centred around social care and the need for a national care service

The article Retired members’ committee announces care…Read more…

Sep 17, 2020Dave Prentis blog

Retired members’ committee endorses candidate in general secretary election

Sep 4, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON’s retired members endorse Christina McAnea in election

The article Retired members’ committee endorses candidate in general secretary election first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Sep 4, 2020Dave Prentis blog

Blog: Will the elderly be expected to pay for COVID-19?

Jul 23, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, warns that older people may face further challenges to their well-being post-COVID-19

The article Blog: Will the elderly…Read more…

Jul 23, 2020Dave Prentis blog

Blog: Retired members are facing a raft of COVID problems

Jun 29, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, highlights the particular challenges for older people due to the coronavirus pandemic

The article Blog: Retired members…Read more…

Jun 29, 2020Dave Prentis blog

COVID sees remaining 2020 conferences cancelled

Jun 24, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time

The article COVID sees remaining 2020 conferences cancelled…Read more…

Jun 24, 2020Dave Prentis blog

It’s good to talk

May 22, 2020By UNITElive

We need a new way to organise to keep our members in touch with the union when they are no longer at work. Indeed, even those who are lucky enough to be in work need to have more regular contact with…Read more…

May 22, 2020UNITElive

Heroes of the year – Unite phone buddies

May 21, 2020By UNITElive

Every day over the festive period, UniteLIVE will highlight a different ‘hero of the year’. Today we honour Unite retired members who are always there to help their communities. Back in May, we…Read more…

May 21, 2020UNITElive

Taking on loneliness

Dec 19, 2019By UNITElive

While Christmas is often a time of good cheer, for those who have lost loved ones, it’s anything but.   A new survey from Age UK found that about 1.5m older people say Christmas is in fact the…Read more…

Dec 19, 2019UNITElive

A union for Christmas – and for life

Dec 6, 2019By UNITElive

At a time when environmentally sustainability is at the top of the public agenda, people across the UK are aiming to have a more thoughtful, less wasteful Christmas.   The figures now are dire…Read more…

Dec 6, 2019UNITElive

As determined as ever

Feb 12, 2019By UNITElive

In part 2 of our I Heart Unions series, we speak to some of Unite’s retired members about how they’re still carrying on the fight for their communities through Unite. Thanks to all the…Read more…

Feb 12, 2019UNITElive

Report: Unite Policy Conference 2018

Jul 23, 2018By Ian's Unite site

This isn’t an official report, but is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If you spot any errors or omissions, please let me know. I have also uploaded the official “progress of business”.

You can refer to the conference agenda (the pack of motions …Read more…

Jul 23, 2018Ian's Unite site

UNISON equality survey – with prizes

Jun 8, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

Help us campaign for equality by filling in our survey – and maybe win a holiday for two at Croyde Bay Holiday Resort in north Devon

The article UNISON equality survey – with prizes first…Read more…

Jun 8, 2018Dave Prentis blog

Unite constitutional timetable 2017-2023

Oct 21, 2017By Ian's Unite site

The detailed timetable of windows for the various meetings for the coming year is below.

For explanation of jargon and acronyms, see my glossary. For more information on Unite’s structures, see my structures page.
20 Nov – 1 Dec 2017 and 10-14 Dec 201…Read more…

Oct 21, 2017Ian's Unite site

Unite Sector Conferences 2017

Jul 12, 2017By Ian's Unite site

Later this year the National Retired Members and all Unite sectors will hold their conferences in Brighton. Each sector conferences determines a sector’s own industrial policies provided that they are not inconsistent with the general policy and object…Read more…

Jul 12, 2017Ian's Unite site

Help UNISON campaign for equality

Jun 12, 2017By Dave Prentis blog

Take the UNISON equality survey – you could win three nights for two people at Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

The article Help UNISON campaign for equality first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Jun 12, 2017Dave Prentis blog

Unite Policy Conference 2016 – Wednesday’s business

Jul 14, 2016By Ian's Unite site

I’ve already posted videos of Jeremy Corbyn’s speech and Sharon Graham’s presentation on the Unite Industrial Strategy – Work, Voice, Pay.

The liveliest debate of the day was around the aftermath of the EU referendum and what UNITE’s position on freed…Read more…

Jul 14, 2016Ian's Unite site
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