One per cent pay rise “is the worst kind of insult”

Commenting on the publication of the recommendation, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “No wonder the chancellor had nothing to say about the NHS yesterday [in the budget speech]. A one per cent pay rise is the worst kind of insult the government could give health workers who’ve given their absolute everything over theContinueContinue reading “One per cent pay rise “is the worst kind of insult””

No choice but to strike

The first strike will be between 6am December 1 to 6pm December 4 A second round of strike action will be between 6am December 14 to 6pm December 17 Emergency first responders working at Airbus’ Filton site will go on strike over an ultimatum by their employer, Securitas, to either be made redundant or acceptContinueContinue reading “No choice but to strike”

HONDA March & Rally – 30th March 2019

Saturday 30th March 2019 11:00 am Swindon Town Football Club, County Ground, SN1 2ED Marching to GWR Park, Faringdon Road Swindon, SN1 5DJ for a rally at 12:30 pm Speakers include – Len McCluskey General Secretary; Paddy Brennan Honda Convenor; Steve Turner AGS Unite; Swindon Lord Mayor Junab Ali; Josh Kurma – singer and othersContinueContinue reading “HONDA March & Rally – 30th March 2019”

Bristol Waste Pay Dispute

At it’s meeting on 28th November 2018 Bristol Trades Union Council (BTUC) gave it’s solidarity to the Unions at Bristol Waste as they negotiate a pay claim with this difficult employer. At the meeting BTUC resolved to support the refuse workers if industrial action is called. The full text of the solidarity message can beContinueContinue reading “Bristol Waste Pay Dispute”

Celebrate Black History Month

The Unite South West Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Committee would like to invite you to: Celebrate Black History Month Saturday, 24th October 2015 11am – 3pm St Werburgh’s Centre, Horley Rd, Bristol, BS2 9TJ Come along, at any time between 11am and 3pm to find out more about what Unite is doing to promoteContinueContinue reading “Celebrate Black History Month”