Unison director of organising KEVIN LUCAS explains the Organising to Win strategy, its successes to date and key tests on the union’s horizon
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Why we need a new deal for Scottish hospitality workers
Covid-19 has provided a perfect cover for eroding terms and conditions and making workforces as disposable and flexible as possible, writes PAT RAFFERTY
Barman Matthew Williams serving drinks at Scotts in South Queensferry
Young workers do want to get involved in Unison, and where that is enabled we see growth in workplace power, argue Unison North West Young Members co-chairs ZAIHERA CHAUDHRY and IAN CAULFIELD
British military spending is among the highest in the world, diverts scarce resources from far better causes and fuels international conflict. It’s time we made different choices, argues LIZ PAYNE
Trade unions, trades councils and community organisations must work together to build lasting solidarity and resistance to the far right, argues DREW GILCHRIST
Animal metaphors are testament to delight in the non-human world and what we hope and wish for human freedom, argue ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT"
Economists estimate extreme poverty could be drastically reduced for a fraction of global defence spending, yet military budgets continue to expand year on year, says JON TRICKETT MP, ahead of the Stop the War International Conference on Saturday
THESE are difficult and challenging times for everyone on a personal and workplace level.
The psychological toll on individuals and families will be one of the most significant societal issues to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
It is recognised by mental health experts that unemployment may increase the risk of suicide through an increased risk of depression, financial strain and reduced affordability of mental healthcare.
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