As 2021 comes to a close we’ve reached out to our members to ask what positive changes members want union employers to make in 2022 and beyond. Chris Musgrave, UWU General Secretary says:
“The pandemic has presented workers with another difficult year both in the UK and globally. The year ahead promises to be equally as challenging, not least because of the rising costs of living. However, we know union coffers are full following generally rising union membership and millions saved by union employers on mileage, accommodation and subsistence. We will be calling on unions to support their staff by investing in inflation-proof pay and bolstering staff pension schemes into 2022 and beyond. Together, we will hold unions to the standards they set other employers.”
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🚨It's our final #MembersVision2022🚨
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) January 7, 2022
Put simply, what do we want from #TradeUnion employers?
Protect our jobs, pay and conditions just as we do for our members. pic.twitter.com/dBNfDeKFY1
The union movement does some great policy research and in recent years the idea of a four day working week is gaining momentum. Today's #MembersVision2022 asks why #TradeUnion employers aren't leading by example? pic.twitter.com/PTlUyHpkWe
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) January 6, 2022
Today's #MembersVision2022 calls for #TradeUnion employers to trust us and allow us to innovate and trial approaches with campaigns and recruitment – and not simply return to 'business as usual' after Covid. pic.twitter.com/n95KxhkaYJ
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) January 5, 2022
Equality has been a recurring theme in our #MembersVision2022 asking for #TradeUnion employers to practise what they preach on flexible working, equal pay and sexual harassment at work. pic.twitter.com/L5pUgWJWn4
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) January 4, 2022
A simple #MembersVision2022 that #TradeUnion employers agree to pay rises on time! pic.twitter.com/rlianN3N5O
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) January 4, 2022
Our #MembersVision2022 is to work closely with grassroots union members to build power in their workplace but all too often we hear of #TradeUnion leadership and senior managers creating toxic, top-down cultures that cannot be questioned by union staff or their members. pic.twitter.com/ZyT7fnc0hC
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) January 3, 2022
A key area for UWU is to expand our training for members and to recognise our skills and learning within the sector as a profession. This #MembersVision2022 connects a lack of opportunity for career progression with the significant gender pay gap with their #TradeUnion employer. pic.twitter.com/nkHsC8v6kc
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) January 2, 2022
Happy new year… and we've still got plenty of member's ideas to come! To kick off the new year our #MembersVision2022 for #TradeUnion employers is for:
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) January 1, 2022
🔘 Equality
🔘 Accountability
🔘 Transparency pic.twitter.com/VBchi40ZBp
As we reach the end of the year, we have a short and reflective #MembersVision2022 for #TradeUnion employers to behave like… a trade union to its staff! pic.twitter.com/3trIsfj4Y4
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 31, 2021
As trade unionists we campaign in our workplaces and communities to change the lives of ordinary working people for the better. Our #MembersVision2022 wants to see #TradeUnion employers to lead the way by example in their own workplaces. pic.twitter.com/xEExzSiWmk
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 30, 2021
We have several valid points covered in today's #MembersVision2022 and asks for #TradeUnion employers to stop trying to replicate the worst of the employment practices of anti-union corporate employers. pic.twitter.com/2bTfgrLWhC
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 29, 2021
Union workers organise and empower their members to demand pay rises that reflect the rise in the cost of living. In today's #MembersVision2022 we ask why #TradeUnion employers won't offer the same to their staff as standard? pic.twitter.com/aOFpKNGTFX
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 24, 2021
We have another #MembersVision2022 demanding a proper commitment to equality and an end to bullying in #TradeUnion workplaces… and yes, we've had plenty of casework where members have come for support due to workplace bullying and harassment 😲 pic.twitter.com/NuzmpY3j86
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 23, 2021
Any employer should recognise, reward and promote their staff based on their knowledge, skills and experience, yet in today's #MembersVision2022 a #TradeUnion employer seems to hand out promotions based on political affiliation 🤔 pic.twitter.com/t3sQTbXXEv
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 22, 2021
Working from home? Our #MembersVision2022 is for their #TradeUnion employer to provide the right equipment to work safely from home. pic.twitter.com/KDeEBm7t3f
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 21, 2021
It's sad to see #TradeUnion employers attacking and cutting staff pensions (just like any other employer). We should all have a secure and decent pension. This #MembersVision2022 sets out a fantastic idea for a sector pension scheme where benefits and risks can be pooled. pic.twitter.com/PSVzYGtI7Z
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 20, 2021
Think #TradeUnion employers offer open-ended and secure employment as standard? Today's #MembersVision2022 calls out trade union employers to abolish #FireAndRehire pic.twitter.com/7QtSl8JrPa
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 19, 2021
Back to basics with today's #MembersVision2022… kind and generous working policies and practices in #TradeUnions pic.twitter.com/jZNEENjFUi
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 18, 2021
Our #MembersVision2022 for this #TradeUnion worker is very powerful…
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 17, 2021
✅ Give us the freedom to help members
❌ Less 'jobs for boys'
❌ No more behind the scenes stitch-ups and nepotism pic.twitter.com/CbGAKInbqu
This #MembersVision2022 simply wants to have trust in their #TradeUnion employer to follow and implement their own policies and procedures… you'd think that would already be the case in a trade union? pic.twitter.com/46SygNF3OQ
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 16, 2021
Check out today's #MembersVision2022 for #TradeUnion employers – some very reasonable and good ideas! pic.twitter.com/FjWIUvQXQ4
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 14, 2021
As 2021 comes to a close we’re reaching out to our members to ask what positive changes members want union employers to make in 2022 and beyond… check back regularly as we publish your ideas every few days!https://t.co/r2p5AfWQVc pic.twitter.com/Sy0mu9fVFm
— Union Workers' Union (@unionworkersUK) December 13, 2021