Chancellor’s right to reinstate payment for many more this year
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Winter fuel payment decision is a timely boost
Chancellor’s right to reinstate payment for many more this year
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“I have never seen such a shambles”
Labour ministers are targeting low-paid bin workers while cosseting billionaires. Supporters could not be more disillusioned Six months ago, it was a stirring, a mood felt in many workers’ meetings, on picket lines and doorsteps. What started as disappointment in Labour is now giving way to anger for many British workers and their communities. “Aren’t […]
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Making work pay, not benefit cuts, is key to helping people with employment
Winter fuel allowance should be restored to those who need it
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Making work pay, not benefit cuts, is key to helping people with employment
Winter fuel allowance should be restored to those who need it
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Release winter deaths stats now
Unite ramped up its campaign to restore the Winter Fuel Allowance for all pensioners this week with a banner drop on Wednesday (January 29). The campaign called on the Labour government to release the latest figures for excess winter deaths. Last August, the Labour government announced it would be axing the previously universal Winter Fuel […]
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Unite responds to Reeves’ budget
Unite has responded to the Labour Government’s budget today (30 October) and welcomed changes to fiscal rules and increased funding for the NHS, but called for “concrete plans” and a timeline. Unite also expressed disappointment that the government continues to push ahead with plans for cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance, and missed the opportunity […]
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Opinion: On the eve of the budget, the country needs a new direction
The chancellor faces a tough task, but Rachel Reeves must show that Labour is serious about growth
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Opinion: A week from the budget, the country needs a new direction
The chancellor faces a tough task, but Rachel Reeves must show that Labour is serious about growth
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Unite takes energy message to the streets
Unite campaigners braved the weather and took to the streets on Tuesday (Oct 1) in protest at the energy price hike and called for energy price guarantees and public ownership. Members of Unite, alongside other community organisations, held rallies and stalls at dozens of UK locations to demonstrate. The demonstrations were part of the Unite4Energy […]
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‘Labour, make lasting change’
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham gave a barnstorming speech to thunderous applause on the final day of Labour conference on Wednesday (September 25) in defence of the Winter Fuel Allowance. Moving a motion on the economy, Graham began with a quote: “The nation wants food, work and homes. It wants a high and rising standard […]
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‘Speechless and ashamed’
Unite retired members joined scores of other pensioners outside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to protest a government decision to axe the Winter Fuel Allowance for all but the poorest pensioners. Travelling from all over the country to have their voices heard, the protestors were undeterred by the relentless rain. They stood united in […]
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‘Real anger’ as Labour stops Unite speech
Unite delegates were angry this morning (September 23) when it transpired that the union’s protest motion against the Winter Fuel Allowance cuts, due to be heard that afternoon had been postponed. Unite has faced constant attempts this week by the Labour leadership to block the motion due to be heard on today immediately after the […]
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‘We stand with pensioners’
Unite delegate Jane Aitchison, spoke out on Labour’s plans to end the Winter Fuel Allowance. Addressing the conference she said, “I’ve worked in benefits for over 30 years and take it from me, Universal Credit (UC) is malicious and cruel. It is complicated, mean and off putting. “It is heart breaking to watch people trying […]
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Sharon at TUC – in the news
At TUC Congress this week (September 8-11), Unite delegates have been out and about, on the conference floor and beyond having their voices heard. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham has channelled her members’ voices in several radio and TV interviews during Congress, calling on the Labour government to institute a wealth tax – and to […]
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