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When the cupboard is bare: Impact of low pay revealed by conference
On a busy opening day of UNISON’s women’s conference – held virtually because of the continuing pandemic – delegates worked hard to ensure they have every chance of getting through the entire agenda. Irene Graham from Northern Ireland told delegates about that region’s relaunch of the Feminist Recover Plan, which highlights the effects of both the pandemic and Brexit on women. Conference voted to support the region’s plan and called on the national committee to use it as a model to shape its future work. Describing the struggle low-paid women workers have to survive on “on the hamster wheel of life”, Laura ...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - February 18, 2022 Category: Food Science Authors: Amanda Kendal Tags: Article News 2022 National Womens Conference Source Type: news

Ditching masks at a stroke is too much too soon
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement end​ing rules requiring face coverings in enclosed public spaces, UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards said today (Monday): “This isn’t the time to throw caution to the wind, especially with infections on the rise. The economy is important, but so is public confidence. “These hasty changes will create a confusing cocktail of guidance. The public will be expected to know how to react to each and every situation they face. “Pressure is already building on ambulance and other NHS services, and that’s before safety measures are ditched. It’s just to...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - July 5, 2021 Category: Food Science Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release face coverings pandemic Source Type: news

Blog: We must stop the government removing your rights without debate, oversight or a vote
Yesterday the government published the “Reform Bill”, which outlines how EU legislation will be converted into UK law. Like many organisations, UNISON has real concerns about the legislation, in particular that it places too much power in the hands of the government and far too little power in the hands of Parliament and the people. This isn’t taking back control – this is a blatant power grab by a weakened Prime Minister. It’s completely unacceptable for important legislation on employment rights to be in the hands of ministers rather than Parliament. Under the Bill as it currently stands – thanks to so-calle...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - July 14, 2017 Category: Food Science Authors: Dave Prentis Tags: General secretary's blog News Source Type: news