UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter is more than just a document with ideas on how to challenge workplace racial discrimination, it is constant commitment to transform public-service employers into explicitly anti-racist institutions. Brian Dodds, UNISON Branch Secretary at NEAS, commented on NEAS signing the Charter: “By signing our Anti-Racism Charter, NEAS is setting an example about the […]
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Councils across the North East have a hole in their finances exceeding £133m collectively for the coming financial year, making it extremely likely they will have to make huge cuts in essential services and jobs, says a report published today (Friday) by UNISON. The figures, based on financial information gathered from local authorities across the North East show […]
My trade union journey began more than 30 years ago and I have never looked back. I took part in Return to Learn (R2L) that whetted my appetite for not just learning for myself, but also to support other UNISON members through their learning journey. From R2L, I became a Voluntary Education Adviser, then a […]
Responding to the announcement today (Tuesday) that the number of confirmed cases of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in schools in England has increased to 174, UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “Many involved in education suspect ministers still aren’t revealing the true scale of this growing problem. “At-risk schools remain in the dark as they […]
At an event at 3pm on Thursday 6 July at the Innside Hotel on Newcastle’s Quayside, UNISON General Secretary, Christina McAnea will launch UNISON Northern Region’s Year of Black Workers program of activities. This includes our Anti-Racism Charter. The Anti-Racism Charter can make a real difference to Black workers’ lives. The pledges in the charter […]
This week we are focussing on Health & Safety (H&S). We managed to catch up with one of our H&S reps, Rebecca Ash from Gateshead Healthcare Branch. Hi Rebecca, thanks for taking your time out to speak to us. No problem. How long have you been a H&S officer? Since September 2019 What does your […]
UNISON has launched an industrial action ballot of over 360,000 local government and school workers in England and Wales. The ballot closes on 4 July. After over a decade of declining pay, our members are struggling to deal with the rising cost of living despite providing a vital role in our communities. The offer on […]
Following a UNISON led campaign in collaboration with Newcastle Hospitals.
International Workers Memorial Day takes place on 28 April each year, it is a day to remember and honour workers who have lost their lives due to work-related accidents or illnesses. It is a time to reflect on the importance of health and safety in the workplace and to renew our commitment to ensuring that […]
Including staff working for NHS Blood and Transplant in the North East