Responding to a manufacturers’ body report out today (May 7) on how long businesses would need to recover from the lockdown, Unite has warned that the nation stands at ‘a fork in the road’ and the…Read more…
Resolve confusion now call
Unite is urging the government to resolve a major discrepancy within the government’s job retention scheme – which could prevent thousands of workers from being furloughed.
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Litany of criticism
“It is the right of every single worker in this country not to put themselves at risk of injury or hazard if they’re going to work,” he said, noting that the latest PPE guidance is essentially asking…Read more…
National shame
Unite believes that the government’s continued lack of PPE for front line workers is a scandal.
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End PPE postcode lottery call
The postcode lottery that exists in the supply and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) must end, Unite has told the government today (April 15).
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Give us income pledges now call
Len McCluskey, leader of the influential Unite trade union has urged the government today (Thursday March 19) to act now to reassure working people that their incomes will be guaranteed if they are…Read more…
Follow France’s no business collapse vow call
Following the announcements of temporary manufacturing closures and the expected shutdown of much of the UK’s automotive sector in the coming days, Unite called on ministers to introduce measures…Read more…
‘Urgent action needed to avert catastrophe’ call
Unite’s Len McCluskey, said that the union stands ready to play it’s part throughout this time of crisis.
“It is abundantly clear that we need a package of measures equal to the public health and…Read more…
Under the Tories everything’s been cut. Except waiting times. Your vote can save the NHS
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Game on for General Election on December 12 – it is going to be difficult but not impossible for Labour to win
The phoney war finally seems to be over and the House of Commons voted for a General election tonight on December 12. It has to go to the House of Lords but it appears to be “game on” for a General Election on that day.
As you can see from the BBC pol…Read more…
‘I’ve thought about killing myself’
When Unite Community member Pat’s* husband Peter* died, she refused to leave his side for 17 hours as she held his hand for the last time. As his full-time carer for over four years – she was…Read more…
When hungry children cry themselves to sleep
When a Unite Community holiday hunger project in Norwich also started a pop-up food bank this summer, branch secretary Brian Green said the desperation was unmistakeable. “They simply charged…Read more…
‘You have to fight back’
Susan Kemlo was still mourning her daughter, Victoria, when benefits assessment firm Capita decided to drag her through the courts over supposed “reputational damage” – sustained because a judge…Read more…
Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me
Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me too, The Tories have staged a twenty first century coup He’s only in Downing Street because of a few Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me too Wielding the axe to the…Read more…
‘The bravado of govt must stop’
Fears that the government’s hard Brexit stance could be pushing the UK towards its first recession in 10 years were heightened today (August 9) after official figures showed the economy shrank during…Read more…
‘Scandalous collapse’
If ever a lesson was needed in how the worst of capitalism works, it can be found in the scandalous collapse of Belfast’s Harland and Wolff shipyard into administration. When Newry-based cruise…Read more…
Boris Johnson in Swedish…
Love it.
Hat tip @davelee1968 and @mwarne.
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Shame that the current Tory leadership hopefuls aren’t like abstinent George!
Mind you, listening to Cameron blathering on would drive anyone to ….. I love the soundtrack. One of my favourites. Read more…
Send in the Clowns…
Hat tip Bryan K “Is it just me? or are we about to be led by clowns? I think we are f**ked!”
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Not entirely satisfied
The NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 should have be a time for celebration, but despite the hard work of its dedicated staff public satisfaction with Britain’s most cherished institution fell to its lowest…Read more…