UNISON is today (Friday) launching a new face-to-face advice service for employees working in care homes, GP practices or out in the community. The mobile advice unit – a custom-made vehicle with an…Read more…
Join the Branch at the TUC March & Rally – London 12 May
TUC March & Rally London – Saturday 12 May 11 am – 4pm – A New Deal For Working People – Hyde Park London The march will assemble on the Embankment between Hungerford Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge from 11 am. It will move …Read more…
John Gray Newham Councillor: Selection Statement
“I have been a pro-active Newham Councillor since 2010 and keen Labour activist and campaigner. If I am selected to serve as your Councillor for the next 4 years
I pledge to:-
· Hold regular surgeries in the ward; · Attend ward meetings a…Read more…
John Gray Newham Councillor: Selection Statement
“I have been a pro-active Newham Councillor since 2010 and keen Labour activist and campaigner. If I am selected to serve as your Councillor for the next 4 years
I pledge to:-
· Hold regular surgeries in the ward; · Attend ward meetings a…Read more…
Branch Newsletter February 2018
The latest branch newsletter is available. Features include: Health & Safety Spotlight – Stress At Work What Have The Trade Unions Ever Done For Us – SOT Council no longer attacking terms and conditions for those who work unsocial hours…Read more…
Did you every wonder where Unison’s colours came from?
Does the colour scheme on the medal look familiar to you? Do you know what it is? Well, it is actually a hunger strike medal from the women’s suffrage movement and represents the colours of the suffragettes. In 1908 the … Continue reading U…Read more…
Greater London UNISON AGM 2018 – Lay Executive re-elected unopposed
This was great news that the Regional Council Officers for Greater London Region were all re-elected unopposed at our AGM today. I think it shows trust and confidence by our members and branches in the lay leadership of the London Region led by Yvonne …Read more…
Conference on Community Wealth Building.
It seems that the event on Thursday may be full. I am speaking at a seminar below.
15.05: Levering local finance
Chair: Councillor Martyn Rawlinson, Preston City Council
Marianne Sensier, University of Manchester (10 mins) Councillor John G…Read more…
Health & Safety Spot Light – Stress At Work
Strain on employees at work is seen to be a major cause of Mental Health issues, a government-commissioned report shows that mental health is costing the UK economy almost £100 Billion a year and figures show that around 300,000 people … Continue…Read more…
Unison AGMs February 2018 – Documentation
Minutes of the Annual General Meetings February 2017 – 13 February 2017 and 22 February 2017 Annual Report 2017 – a comprehensive report detailing the work of the branch for 2017 – 2017 Branch expenses policy – Branch Expenses…Read more…
Out Magazine 2018
The latest edition of Black Action is now available. Features in the Spring 2018 issue include: Nelson Mandela Award Inspirational Quotes Managing Stress In The Workplace There For You Croyde Bay Holiday Resort Regional New Rounds Ups A very informativ…Read more…
Out Magazine 2018
The latest edition of Black Action is now available. Features in the Spring 2018 issue include: Nelson Mandela Award Inspirational Quotes Managing Stress In The Workplace There For You Croyde Bay Holiday Resort Regional New Rounds Ups A very informativ…Read more…
‘My God, what’s going on here?’ Inside the NHS crisis
Jason is a UNISON paramedic (and also a longstanding member of my Regional Labour Link Committee). Hat tip UNISON website.
The nation is in panic over the so-called ‘winter crisis’ in the NHS. But according to paramedic and UNISON member Jason An…Read more…
“Protect our rights at work after Brexit”
UNISON has been urging activists to send their MP’s this email for the vote tomorrow https://tuc.good.do/euwithdrawalbill/mps/
Lyn has already tweeted that she will be supporting the amendments.
“On Tuesday 16 Jan, MPs vote on whether or not to …Read more…
“UNISON launches campaign to divest pensions from carbon”
I chaired a packed 10th UNISON annual Local Government Pension Fund seminar yesterday.
The “Divest Campaign” is potentially one of the most significant things we can do as a union, not only to save our planet but also to save our pensions future.
Wil…Read more…
More than forty per cent of the UK’s school kitchen staff are in debt due to low pay, says UNISON
Four in ten (41%) school kitchen staff are worried about their pay, with one in five (21%) earning the minimum wage, a new UNISON survey published today (Friday) has revealed.
The article More than…Read more…
Unison Branch AGMS February 2018
The branch is now taking food orders for all members who wish to attend one of our two AGMS: Monday 12 February 2018 at 1pm – City Central Library Monday 19 February 2018 at 12.30 pm – Windsor Room, Civic … Continue reading →Read more…
Rising housing costs forcing public service workers out of London
I missed the launch of this excellent report by UNISON last month. This is not just a crisis facing London but in high cost housing areas throughout the UK. I used the report for this motion and speech to the London Labour conference.
“UNISON la…Read more…
A helping hand from the government (NOT)
Love it.
A clever message by UNISON exposing the hypocrisy of the Government towards the public sector workforce. Read more…
Unison LGBT Conference Report
Our delegate to the Unison National LGBT Conference held in Brighton 17-19 November 2017 has produced an excellent report. Features include: A first time delegate’s experience Non binary inclusion Negotiating LGBT equality International LGBT issues Campaigning, recruiting and organising…Read more…