Unite are calling for the Prime Minister to step in to ensure a fair trade deal in the ongoing Boeing v Bombardier saga. http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/prime-minister-must-act-urgently-to-secure-bombardier-jobs-says-unite/
Employment: Unite Announce Capita Strike
95% of responders voted 'Yes' to strike action from a 72% turnout. The strike will be for 6 continuous days starting on October 5th. The strike is in response to major changes being implemented by Capita on their pension and benefits scheme. http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/unite-announces-capita-strike-over-pensions/
Scottish Labour: Unions Back Leonard
Labour List has two articles today on Richard Leonard gaining support from unions. The first is in reference to ASLEF: https://labourlist.org/2017/09/aslef-backs-left-wing-candidate-for-scottish-labour-leadership/ The second is in reference to Unite: https://labourlist.org/2017/09/unite-swings-behind-radical-corbynista-candidate-for-scottish-labour/
Employment: Red Tape Required to Protect Workers’ Rights says Unite
Unite have made the point that offering to protect voters' rights is one thing but by talking about deregulation the Tories are completely at odds with themselves. https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/work/trade-unions/press-release/unite/87505/workers-cannot-trust-tory-repeal-bill-while
Employment: Unite on the Taylor Report
Unite makes its voice heard ahead of tomorrow's release of the Taylor Report, the findings of which could lead to policy that could affect up to 3.2 million people currently in insecure work. http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/unite-on-the-taylor-report/
On This Day: Happy Birthday NHS
On this day in 1948 the NHS was founded by The Labour Party. The following is a call from Unite for greater spending on the NHS and other public services. http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/69th-birthday-is-opportunity-to-reboot-the-nhs-for-the-benefit-of-all/
