Brilliant picture of delegates to our 2024 regional forum, who are supporting the Labour Party “New Deal for Working People” campaign promise.This was a hybrid meeting held in the National UNISON centre. Speakers included the UNISON London R…Read more…
UNISON Community Annual Seminar & Conference – Day 1
On Friday our annual Community Seminar/Conference started in Chester. I was brought up only 8 miles away from Chester (Welsh side of the border) and have many fond memories of this lovely and historic city. Walking from the railway station to the…Read more…
Thank you from UNISON & Good Luck to Jamie Dickinson in the Labour Party!
There was a lovely informal “leaving do” this evening in the Unison centre for our former UNISON activist and national officer, Jamie Dickinson (front centre) . Jamie supported our International and Labour Link Committee. He is leaving UNISON to …Read more…
UNISON Housing Association Branch AGM 2024
At tonight’s Branch Executive Committee meeting we discussed planning for our AGM. The email below has been sent to all of our 3000 plus members.”Dear Member, Due to the Easter Weekend, the UNISON Housing Association Branch AGM 2024 has been move…Read more…
Ealing Labour x Swindon Labour Party Fundraiser 2024
On Sunday I went with UNISON Labour Link colleagues to a fundraising dinner in Ealing. It was packed and extremely well organised. The food and service was also excellent. It was great to meet and catch up with Labour and union friends. After speeches …Read more…
“Return of tribunal fees”
Hat tip to Thompsons Solicitors. This is dreadful news. The employment tribunal process is already biased in favour of employers. Today I had to help an unemployed member apply to a tribunal. The prospect of fees will frighten people. We already …Read more…
#HeartUnions Join UNISON
TUC heartunions week 202412 – 18 February 2024Annual TUC week to promote trade unions and UNISON to the wider public and in workplaces.Read more…
Greater London UNISON AGM 2024
Today we had our London UNISON AGM and I was pleased to be elected unopposed as Regional Finance Convenor (and therefore a London Regional Council Officer)Thank you to our keynote speakers, Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting MP and Ric…Read more…
Labour Unions Campaign Weekend on New Deal for Working People: Cities of London & Westminster
Yesterday UNISON activists (and national officials) joined Parliamentary candidate, Rachel Blake and supporters to canvass for Labour and also promote the Party policy on the “New Deal for Working People”. Which to my mind is probably the most ex…Read more…
Greater London UNISON Celebration : Year of the Black Worker
This evening I was pleased to have been invited to this celebration in the UNISON Centre in Euston. Our General Secretary, Christina McAnea, spoke and took part in Q&A as did our London Regional Secretary, Jo Galloway. There was another great …Read more…
UNISON Community (Housing Associations & Voluntary Sector) NEC Members 2023-25
Yesterday was the UNISON National Labour Link Committee meeting at the UNISON Centre in London. Both myself and Denise are members of the UNISON NEC for Community (the 80,000 members who work for Housing Associations and the Voluntary Sector). We …Read more…
Did it: London Winter Charity Walk. 26 Miles (42 Kilometres) 8 hours 25 minutes
Finished. 26 miles (42 kilometres) 8 hours 25 mins. Very sore feet and legs, but it’s been a great day. Raised money for a good cause (St Mungo’s Homeless charity) , improved my fitness a bit and it has reminded me what a beautiful city I live in…Read more…
Clarion UNISON Pay claim survey 2024/25: Have your Say on Pay
Hat tip Clarion UNISON Facebook page “Members should have received an invite to complete a survey yesterday. It will take 5 mins to complete & we will use it to inform this years claim. Please pass on to non member colleagues. The…Read more…
Online Stewards Training for the Community and Voluntary Sector
February 2024(NB you should get paid release to attend this course if UNISON is the recognised trade union with your employer. If not recognised then still ask. Any problems speak to your branch) This course has been designed for newly elected an…Read more…
Protect the right to strike as the Tories act to axe workers’ rights
Join the TUC-organised march and rally in Cheltenham on 27 January(hat tip UNISON – I cannot attend due to clash https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-gray-1702669640623)Forty years ago, GCHQ workers were banned from joining a trade union. Twenty-…Read more…
UNISON Pension Seminar 2024
14 March 202411:00am–3:00pmUNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AYThe seminar will bring delegates up to date on key pension issues. These will include the pension gender gap, investing pension money in ways that have positive impacts, and how …Read more…
UNISON London Local Government Reps: Vote Sonya, Clara & Sean 2024
UNISON Service Group elections nominations opened on Monday. I no longer work for a Council but do recommend that UNISON London Local Government branches consider nominating Sonya, Clara and Sean. They are top trade unionists! I will be posting o…Read more…
UNISON Winter fuel grants for members on a low income
Can branches check out this page unsn.uk/41SPAHd and encourage low income members to apply for a “there for you” winter fuel grant worth £200. Applications will open twice on Wednesday 24 January, at 8.30am and 5pm. The online …Read more…
2024: Year of LGBT+ workers
“2024 is @unisontheunion ‘s Year of LGBT+ workers. This year we’re celebrating all of our LGBT+ members and showing why we are the best union for LGBT+ public service workers. Are you a UNISON LGBT+ member? Get involved: https://unison.org.uk/about/wha…Read more…
Blog “Let’s make 2024 a success – Vote in our service group elections and celebrate UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers” Christina McAnea
“Happy New Year to everyone in UNISON and here’s to a successful year for you and your families.I have high hopes for 2024 – 12 months of campaigning for UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ workers and for a national care service, securing pay deals across all publ…Read more…