This year is the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse disaster. Over 1100 workers died and many more injured. Register https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/trustee-workshop-how-can-pension-funds-advance-s-esg-and-raise-labour-st…Read more…
Workers Memorial Day: This Friday 28 April – UNISON wreath laying at 1pm at “Clasping hands” statute, Bow, E3
This year UNISON
Housing Association Branch will be remembering those who have died at work due
to accidents at work or from work related ill health & diseases. It is also
a campaigning day to fight for the living at work and their health and…Read more…
Understanding Pensions: TUC Union Course
I can remember my first ever TUC pensions course held many, many moons ago at Congress House. Jonathan Jefferies has also been my tutor on other TUC courses. Next to pay, pensions are probably the most important of your terms and conditions …Read more…
A Women’s Place is in her Trade Union! – Join Newham Labour Unions celebrating International Women’s Day by Recruiting
Do join us if you can, for part or all of the time as we celebrate International Women’s Day by encouraging women to join a Trade Union!Outside Stratford Station. All Labour supporting women union members and allies welcome.All TUC affiliates wel…Read more…
TUC Pensions Conference 2023: “Pensions in a Cost of Living Crisis”
Yesterday I returned to Congress House, the TUC headquarters for its annual pension conference. This event involves union officers, pension trustees and activists with expert presentations/Q&A and workshops. It was great to be back in person at lon…Read more…
Ukraine: one year on
On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, with no sign of peace, the trade union movement prepares to launch a new appeal for trade unionists displaced by the war
The article Ukraine: one year on first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Heart UNISON 2023
Check out UNISON website on #HeartUNISON #HeartUnions week 13-19 FebHeart UNISON is part of Heart Unions Week, the TUC’s annual event to celebrate unions, to make sure everyone knows why we’re vital at work, and to encourage everyone to join…Read more…
Sign up for TUC Pensions Conference 2023
I have just booked a place. Usually an excellent pension conference for trade unionists. Not sure why on St David’s Day? Hope they have Cawl for lunch!”Sign up for TUC Pensions Conference 2023 Congress Centre, London | 09:30 to 16:30 |1 March…Read more…
It’s time for a government that puts the country first, says UNISON
Public services, wages and staff would be better treated under Labour
The article It’s time for a government that puts the country first, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Government gamble means working people are the losers, says UNISON
Christina McAnea tells TUC that co-ordination with other unions will deliver results on pay
The article Government gamble means working people are the losers, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘Co-ordinated action unites us,’ McAnea tells TUC congress
General secretary tells delegates in Brighton that UNISON will be working with other unions to help working people get the pay rise that they deserve
The article ‘Co-ordinated action unites us,’ McAnea tells TUC congress first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Liz Truss’ Record
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Love to learn – National TUC Education courses 2022/23
TUC Education courses – 2022/23 It’s not too late to sign up for courses running in your area from September 2022. You can now sign up for courses running in 2023 as well. Our courses offer essential training for reps and help you develop your s…Read more…
TUC and UNISON ramp up cost of living campaign
October dates announced for lobby of MPs – put them in your diaries now, as Christina McAnea says the union is working to use ‘all levers at our disposal’
The article TUC and UNISON ramp up cost of living campaign first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unionreps Connect 2022 – 6 October 2022
A brand a new learning event for union reps – learn from experts ● share your experience ● connect with repsAbout this eventWhat are the big issues facing workplaces and unions? How can union reps best support their members? Come join hundre…Read more…
TUC Webinar: Protecting workers from extreme temperatures in the workplace
A heatwave warning is now in place for the next week across much of England and Wales. How can unions protect workers from extreme temperatures? Take our 15-minute online courseAs temperatures soar throughout the summer, employers are responsible …Read more…
London UNISON at TUC #DemandBetter March & Rally 18 June 22
No rest for the wicked – first day back from 4 day UNISON National conference at Brighton, I went up to join the TUC March and Rally https://www.unison.org.uk/events/tuc-national-demonstration/ in London demanding action on the co…Read more…
Staying safe at work
Staying safe at work Monday 6 June 2022 | 14:00-15:00 –> Workers should feel safe whilst working and when travel…Read more…
NOCN Level 2 Diploma for Trade Union Representatives – Employment Law
I was pleased to receive my certificates last week for the Employment Law course I finished in December (late due to catching Covid). It was a year long (term time only) weekly course which was held virtually.
This in no way means that I am in an…Read more…
TUC Pensions Conference 2022: Wed 30 March virtual
Register Now https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/tuc-pensions-conference-2022OverviewAuto-enrolment, the next 10 yearsA decade on from the introduction of auto-enrolment, the 2022 TUC Pensions Conference will look at the priorities for pensions po…Read more…