Every year, more people are killed at work than in wars. Most aren’t due to unknown illnesses or unfortunate incidents, but rather stem from employers deeming safety as a secondary concern. International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) 28 April honours those workers. Havering LG Branch marked this event by gathering to reflect on the importance of […]
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Monday 15 April 2024 For immediate release Barnet mental health social workers begin a further ten days of action, says UNISON Mental health social workers employed by Barnet Council have started a ten-day strike today (Monday) in an escalation of their ongoing pay row, says UNISON. The union is calling for a recruitment and retention […]
Period Poverty is the campaign focus for 2024/5
Lambeth Council has become the latest local authority to adopt UNISON’s ethical care charter in a signing ceremony that took place yesterday (Monday). The charter was signed by UNISON’s general secretary Christina McAnea and Lambeth Council leader councillor Claire Holland. The charter benefits both people in the borough who receive home care services as well […]
Barts Health becomes the second NHS trust in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter
Greater London Authority Barking and Dagenham Council Southwark Council Islington Council Hackney Council South London & Maudsley NHS Trust Merton Council Barts Health NHS Trust Westminster City Council Enfield Council University of West London Lambeth Council
UNISON’s Pay Fair for Patient Care Campaign
The regional LGBT+ Committee hosted a training and organising day on Friday 23 February
Monday 15 January 2024 For immediate release Mental health social workers begin a further five days of action, says UNISON Mental health social workers employed by Barnet Council have started a five-day strike today (Monday) in an escalation of their pay row, says UNISON. The union is calling for a recruitment and retention payment so […]
Pictured above Karen Lynn Hackney joint branch secretary, Caroline Woodley Mayor of Hackney, Cllr Carole Williams Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, Joan Madden YOTBW Lead and Matt Paul Hackney joint branch secretary. Islington and Hackney have become the latest local authorities in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter. The […]