Month: September 2013
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NSSN lobby of TUC: “All out together in November!”
Report from Martin Powell-Davies, NUT NEC member (in a personal capacity) It was a real privilege for me to be the opening speaker today at a rally addressed by leading members of some of the most determined trade unions in Britain. Above, short video of the vibrant lobby and rally. Below, pics of packed audience and…
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Prison officers take action against prison closures and overcrowding
Around 100 POA members at HMP Leeds held a gate meeting this morning, Thursday 5th September, to discuss yesterdays announcement of the government regarding the prison estate including the news that 4 prisons will close by the end of the financial year. The four prisons are HMPs Northallerton, Blundeston, Dorchester and Reading. As Richard Chamberlain,…
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NSSN e-bulletin 158 – Stop cuts – Demand united action – Lobby the TUC for a 24-hour general strike (Sunday 8th September)
it would be nuts not to begin without congratulating Frank Morris, sacked electrician and all those involved in supporting the campaign for his re-instatement. The NSSN has been a longstanding practical supporter with Frank Morris and against blacklisting! (More later in the bulletin and BSG report is already on the website). We have handed over…
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Unions slam WBC senior managers pay increases as “immoral”
UNISON, GMB & Unite have challenged proposals that will be considered by Full Council on the 9th September 2013 to implement a Senior Management restructure with the proposals including a new Pay & Grading structure for senior managers. The proposals include local pay increase’s up to an amount of £10,275 per year which equate to…
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Blacklist Beaten – Frank Morris reinstated on Crossrail
FANTASTIC NEWS FROM THE BLACKLIST SUPPORT GROUP! Congrats to Frank and everyone involved in this campaign and the wider campaign against blacklisting and trade union rights. (Below is a report from the Blacklist support group) Blacklisted UNITE union shop steward Frank Morris is returning to work on the Crossrail project on 9th September. This is…
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Unite battle for recognition at Yorkshire Ambulance Trust
Hi Colleagues First of all a big thank you to all those that turned up to the protest this morning at YAS (Yorkshire Ambulance Service) Trust HQ. We had over 40 people plus a blow up rat at the entrance. The whole idea was to demonstrate that we have not gone away and…
