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Yes, promising fewer cuts than the Tories, less privatisation than the Tories. “But we don’t want fewer cuts than the Tories, we want no cuts to our […]

“It will not stop us striking, standing up for the lives of millions and protecting the vulnerable,” he said. “We […]

What if you had to give two weeks’ warning to the police and your employer every time you wanted to post something important on Twitter or Facebook? The Trade Union bill currently before Parliament suggests unions do just that when they take action. Ridiculous? Yes. But also very scary, as unions may be just the […]

UNISON has today (Friday) launched #TwoWeekWarning – an online campaign against proposed restrictions that could require unions to report planned social media activity to employers two weeks before any strike. Under the proposals associated with the Trade Union Bill, unions could also be required to notify the police and the Certification Officer – the body […]

The Bill has now had both its first and seconds readings in the House of Commons and now moves onto the committee stage.  So, what does this mean for our campaign against it? At the first reading the title of the Bill was read out. That was it. No speeches and no debate. At the […]

Communities across Wales are uniting to oppose divisive attack on democracy says Cymru / Wales regional secretary

Communities across Wales are uniting to oppose divisive attack on democracy says Cymru / Wales regional secretary

Employers across the country join unions in condemning ‘unnecessary and petty’ legislation

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UNISON general secretary congratulates council on opposition to bill that ‘rips up good employment relations’

And it might only be an hour and a half a day but we never stop the whole time. “Yes, we get all the school holidays, which is nice, but what people don't […]

UNISON general secretary congratulates council on opposition to bill that ‘rips up good employment relations’

We will have even less ways to protect our rights.” Debi Potter is a police control room operator “I went on strike over pensions – we had to come out properly and […]

North West council criticises “unfair, unnecessary and undemocratic” attack that will “undermine constructive employment relations and civil liberties”