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Blog: Fighting for that radical Labour government our members need

I know that our Labour Link will remain vital in fighting for our union’s politics within Labour. Influencing, convincing and fighting for that radical Labour government our members need. But it’s not just Labour people I’ve been speaking to this week.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Labour link ballot result

Results of the election for the UNISON Labour Link national committee

News on the UNISON National site.

Knock knocking on voters’ doors

The election is everywhere and many UNISON members and activists, along with other Labour supporters, are out canvassing for Labour on the doorstep – here are some tips from experienced doorstepper David Arnold

Article on the UNISON National site.

12 Labour pledges for public services

It’s December, the traditional time for lists: so here’s a dozen reason why we think one party in particular is making the best offer for public service and UNISON members

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON comes top in YouGov poll

Labour members have a more favourable view of UNISON that any other organisation

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes new Labour leader and deputy

Commenting on the election today (Saturday) of Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and Angela Rayner as its deputy, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said:   “I’m so pleased Keir has been elected. He now has a clear mandate to lead Labour at this difficult time for our country. The qualities Keir embodies – public […]

Labour Link, News on the UNISON Greater London site.

Key workers ‘overlooked and underpaid’ says Starmer

“There’s got to be change – they were last and now they’ve got to be first,” Labour leader says as he praises key workers in first TV interview

News on the UNISON National site.

Carol Sewell, UNISON activist, joins Labour NEC

Former UNISON vice president elected to Labour’s NEC on Saturday

Article on the UNISON National site.

Run to help Labour rebuild our communities

The Labour Party is looking to help keep workers win election as councillors – would you be interested in standing?

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Run to rebuild – our key workers need a voice that matters

Over the past few months it’s become increasingly obvious that key workers are absolutely essential in keeping the country running. But the way they’re treated shows how little they’re involved in actually running the country. Trade unions were founded to give working people a greater say in their working lives. And unions founded the Labour […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

UNISON’s call for an NHS pay rise receives support from Portsmouth MP

Stephen Morgan MP for Portsmouth South says he is ‘proud to support UNISON’s campaign’

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Labour will keep battling in 2021

UNISON Eastern Labour Link’s January 2021 newsletter is out now. It includes plans for 2021 and reports of some activity over the last year, including our work with Labour MPs on social care and support for an NHS pay rise. Read now UNISON Eastern Labour Link has also announced the date for its 2021 AGM, […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Meet the candidates!

We speak to some of the people hoping to represent public service workers after May’s elections

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Summer 2021 UNISON Eastern Labour Link update

UNISON Labour Link has been hard at work during the lockdown. Read about it in our latest Eastern region update. Inside: Local elections 2021, Norfolk by-election, Who’s who, National Labour Link forum, NHS pay bus.

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Debate and decisions in the Eastern region

A report back from our delegation to Labour East’s regional conference

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.