West Midlands trust criticised for reimposing parking charges that were meant to be free during the pandemic
The article UNISON wins U-turn over hospital parking charges first appeared on the…Read more…
‘We will not allow workers to be sold out’
Members of Unite employed by Chamberlin and Hill Castings Ltd, will stage a social distanced demonstration tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in protest at huge pay cuts instigated by the company. The…Read more…
‘Tiers’ of woe
When the government first announced its new three-tier system of lockdowns earlier this week, it was ostensibly meant to bring some clarity to a local lockdown system that had been marked by chaos…Read more…
Take action govt before ‘it’s too late for West Mids’ call
Unite is demanding political support for businesses and workers striving to stem the West Midlands jobs loss tsunami, that has seen at least 8,000 jobs vanish from the region in the past week…Read more…
‘Patients deserve better’
Six hundred days after the collapse of Carillion members of Unite and local health campaigners will stage a protest this Friday (September 6), as a result of the government’s failure to provide the…Read more…
Whatever happened to the silly season?
August, usually a time of lazy days and holidays, the silly season and not much happening… but these are strange times and at UNISON, we’re always busy
The article Whatever happened to the silly…Read more…
West Midlands Ambulance Service wins back contract
Bringing the 111 and 999 services together should lead to “real improvements” for both patients and staff
The article West Midlands Ambulance Service wins back contract first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Sandwell Council staff celebrate victory in grading dispute
Members in UNISON and Unite had voted 100% to take industrial action before council re-graded them
The article Sandwell Council staff celebrate victory in grading dispute first appeared on the…Read more…
‘Major boost’ for construction
In a major boost for construction projects in the West Midlands, Sandwell Council and Birmingham City Council will officially have signed a Unite Charter today (April 9) protecting construction…Read more…
‘Groundbreaking’ agreement
Dudley Council has become the latest local council in the West Midlands to use its influence to support local construction workers by signing up to Unite’s Construction Charter. Unite’s…Read more…
Come clean call
Unite has called on the NHS Trust responsible for building the new Midland Metropolitan hospital, to come clean with patients and staff over further delays to the vitally needed hospital. …Read more…
UNISON branch treasurer’s determination wins fair pay for college staff
‘At first it was gut instinct,’ says Julie Robinson, who challenged an error in how term-time staff at West Midlands sixth form college were being paid
The article UNISON branch treasurer’s…Read more…
There for You needs you!
UNISON’s welfare charity is holding an election to find six trustees to direct its work
The article There for You needs you! first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Can devolution generate inclusive growth in the West Midlands?
Last week’s General Election has engulfed Westminster in a wave of chaos and uncertainty. The local and mayoral elections held last month might therefore feel like a distant memory. But some parts of England that now have mayors with devolved powers have been getting to work, with unions at the…Read more…
Shifting the balance of power
Devolution is finally reaching the English regions. On May 4 voters get to elect the first tranche of “metro mayors”
The article Shifting the balance of power first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
VOTE Steve JONES for UNISON NEC – West Midlands Male Seat
Another good candidate for UNISON members in our West Midlands region to consider voting for in the NEC Ballot – alongside Eleanor SMITH Female Seat, Carole SEWELL Female Seat and Mary LOCKE Reserved Seat.Read more…
Unite hails cab victory
Makers of the iconic London black cab, the London Taxi Company (LTC), launched a new state-of-the-art plant today (March 22) in the West Midlands to much fanfare in what’s been dubbed “one of the…Read more…
All eyes on the metro mayors
UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections
The article All eyes on the metro mayors first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON’s Gareth Snell in final stages of high profile election
Stoke by-election candidate says his union experience has informed his campaign
The article UNISON’s Gareth Snell in final stages of high profile election first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Pirouetting onto the UNISON stage
Tamar Dixon started out as a dancer, but has since pursued a new passion as a teaching assistant. And with her new job she also discovered UNISON
The article Pirouetting onto the UNISON stage first…Read more…