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Labour leader Keir Starmer has thanked Dave Prentis for his "many years of outstanding leadership" following the news that the UNISON general secretary will retire at the end of the year. In a message to staff members, Prentis said: “I’ve…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak made a series of announcements in his summer economic update in parliament this afternoon. Here's how the trade unions reacted... UNISON General secretary Dave Prentis concluded that "the Chancellor has firmly closed…
Here is an update on some of the main stories from the union frontlines this week. A Labour council Today is the last in a three-day strike by UNISON members in Tower Hamlets. As explored on LabourList, the Labour-run council is forcing…
The pandemic has forced us to evaluate how we think about work, what is and isn’t essential work, and how we reward those who perform vital functions in our society. Unfortunately, Tower Hamlets Council appears determined to pass up this…
Labour and the TUC have reacted to the economic recovery plan set out by the Prime Minister, declaring that it is "not enough" and represents only "rehashed old promises" from the Tory manifesto. In response to the speech from the Prime…
UNISON has said that claims by the government to have protected care homes throughout the coronavirus pandemic "ring rather hollow" as the latest figures show that hundreds are still dying in care homes. Responding to information released…
The shockingly high levels of deaths in our care homes appears to be one of the biggest scandals of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK. A comprehensive and thorough inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic will no doubt come…
16 health unions have published a blueprint for the safe opening up of the NHS as lockdown measures ease, calling for full access to testing, "plentiful" protective equipment supplies and proper staff pay. The organisations – including…
The TUC has welcomed the extension of the coronavirus job retention scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak today, calling the move a "big relief for millions". General secretary Frances O'Grady said: "We are pleased ministers have…
UNISON has declared that some care companies are still failing to give care home staff accurate guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), putting workers and vulnerable residents at risk. The union has revealed reports…
UNISON has said that the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics revealing over 1,000 Covid-19 care home deaths show that the Covid-19 response has been "shambolic". Following the publication of new statistics today…
In the US, anti-lockdown rallies have seen protesters take to the streets to demand that businesses reopen and restrictions are lifted. These demonstrations have led to counter-protests by healthcare workers urging people to stay at home…
