Due to a clash I arrived a little late to our Regional TUC AGM as a UNISON delegate. This is possibly the last such AGM to take place at Congress House which is being reluctantly sold to be replaced with a more modern and practical building. A re…Read more…
Greater London Authority UNISON AGM with Sadiq Khan Mayor of London
On Wednesday lunchtime I was invited to attend the UNISON GLA hybrid branch AGM in City Hall as a guest speaker. Before me the Mayor Sadiq Khan spoke to members about the importance of partnership working between employers and unions. He kindly n…Read more…
Elected Chair of Greater London UNISON Housing Associations Branch
I was really pleased to be elected Chair of my branch on Thursday evening at our AGM (As well as Labour Link officer). I have held nearly all the different executive positions in my branch but not Chair. I also successfully moved a branch ru…Read more…
Where are we with a national care service?
A quick update on the latest from UNISON’s national care campaign from our expert in social careWhere are we with a national care service Read more…
“We are doing it – the Employment Rights Bill Clears the Commons!”
Dear John, This is a huge moment. Tonight, the Employment Rights Bill passed the Commons – a major step toward stronger rights for working people.This is the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation, and it’s happening because of t…Read more…
UNISON Community Seminar 2025
Yesterday, the UNISON Community (Housing Associations and Voluntary Sector) annual seminar took place in Bristol. The day started at a 9am pre Conference meeting for myself and the Community Service Group Executive. 10am the seminar started with S…Read more…
Save the date – inspect your toilets 🚽
While being a trade union safety rep is definitely not a glamorous role, most people realise it is not a joke if you have to work outside a properly equipped office and/or suffer from many disabilities and don’t have ready access to a toilet or are not…Read more…
Back LIVV Housing Strikers Friday, 21st Feb – 7.30am
Hat tip @KnowsleyUnison “We are planning a big union day down at @LivvHousing L34 1PJ this coming Friday, 21st February, in solidarity with the UNISON and Unite striking workers. Join us from 7.30 am with your flags, banners, and whistles!!…Read more…
“A better life at work…”
“The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) will be making its way through Parliament soon.
It will introduce new bargaining bodies for care workers and school support staff in England as well. Find out more here: https://magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/02/…Read more…
“There is no vacancy” Christina McAnea – 15 Feb 2025
A collective response to the incredibly powerful and personal speech by our General Secretary, Christina McAnea, to delegates yesterday at UNISON’s Women’s Conference. She is right that there is “no vacancy” and the shameful behaviour of those who lau…Read more…
Women together in UNISON
Great leaflet handed out by “Members Together” activists at UNISON Women’s conference. Read more…
National Apprenticeship week – join UNISON for just £10 a year!
National Apprenticeship week. Joining a union = better conditions at work, help with your career, equality in the workplace and a voice in your future.
Apprentices can join UNISON for just £10 a year! http://join.unison.org.ukRead more…
#HeartUnions week: Do you fancy a chat about what is going on at work?
10-16 Feb this year is #HeartUnions week organised by the TUC. I was able to order materials online and set up a stall today in the main staff kitchen in one of our Housing offices in North London. I had booked a private office nearby for con…Read more…
UNISON member discounts and deals at our Croyde Bay holiday resort in Devon
Hat tip @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social “UNISON owned and operated Croyde Bay Resort, in North Devon, offers 20% off any holiday or short break for UNISON members, rising to a huge 50% off for low paid UNISON members.The resort features…Read more…
UNISON Living Webinar – 15 May 12.30 or 5.15pm
UNISON Living Webinar Calling all UNISON activists and branch officers – Make your UNISON membership work for you!Thursday 15 May 202512.15pm for a 12.30pm startOR 5pm for a 5.15pm start (each session approx 1hr)Online, via Microso…Read more…
A better life at work: how UNISON’s making it happen
Hat tip UNISON Eastern region Labour Link”The Employment Rights Bill is a game-changer for working people. It’s going through Parliament thanks to @unisontheunion members and other trade unionists.Come along to one of our webinars to find out mo…Read more…
A-Z of UNISON learning resources
Hat tip Fife Health Branch. Did you know there is a whole page of UNISON learning resources and resources created by other organisations, which may be helpful to you? See full detail below:
learning.unison.org.uk/a-z-of-uniso…Read more…
National Executive Council elections 2025-2027
(It is that time again…and yes I will be standing for re-election. More to follow).”On this page you can find out everything you need to know about the vote to elect UNISON’s new National Executive Council (NEC). NEC Election 2025 | UNISON Natio…Read more…
UNISON GLR LGBT+ Reception marking World Aids Day
Last Tuesday evening I was invited by the UNISON Greater London Regional LGBT+ Committee to their annual reception in Parliament. This was sponsored by GLR Labour Link and hosted by new Labour MP, Deirdre Costigan (former UNISON National Officer). …Read more…
Winter Essentials Grant – Wednesday 11 December 2024 – only!
Winter is tough enough. UNISON’s charity has a Winter Essentials Grant to help members with £200 food shopping vouchers.
Open 24 hours from 12 noon 11 Dec!
Check eligibility here 👇 www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser…Read more…