UNISON

1 week ago | unison.org.uk | Anthony Barnes

Commenting on a government commitment announced today (Thursday) to invest £9bn a year to fix crumbling schools, hospitals and prisons, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:“Years of inaction have left public buildings in a shocking state. “Dilapidated hospitals and schools in disrepair are no longer safe places for patients, pupils and staff. And that’s a huge problem.

1 week ago | unison.org.uk | Anthony Barnes

Delivering the keynote speech at UNISON’s annual conference in Liverpool today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:“This time last year we were only weeks away from a general election. After 14 years of the Tories, the country was crying out for change. “There’s been some significant changes, like the Employment Rights Bill, the biggest boost to workers’ rights in 70 years. “It spells an end to zero-hours contracts, and fire and rehire.

1 week ago | unison.org.uk | Demetrios Matheou

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea addressed national delegate conference today with a rousing and wide-ranging speech that asserted the union’s strength as the country moves forward with a Labour government. And while she praised many of Labour’s initiatives in its first year – not least its introduction of the Employment Rights Bill – there were criticisms too, and a list of demands for the years ahead.

1 week ago | unison.org.uk | Demetrios Matheou

Lindsay McNaught, chair of the energy service group executive. Image: Steve ForrestThe pay systems currently in place within the energy sector simply don’t deliver fair pay, delegates at this year’s energy conference agreed yesterday. Debating a motion on pay progression, delegates agreed on the noticeable lack of clarity on pay from all energy employers.

1 week ago | unison.org.uk | Anthony Barnes

Addressing delegates at UNISON’s annual energy conference in Liverpool today (Monday), general secretary Christina McAnea said:“Energy is at the very heart of our lives. It warms our homes. It drives the industries and services on which everything depends, and it’ll be at the forefront of the UK’s economic recovery. “There needs to be a fair energy policy. One that helps consumers and staff.