The Equality Act 2010 is a powerful tool to improve working conditions, from individual casework to policy development. In this online course, we will explore what the Act means, how to use it in casework by learning to correctly identify the differences between direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation. This session draws on the … Continue reading Member training: Using the Equality Act
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Lifting the lid – major trade union uses wholly owned subsidiary company to undercut terms and conditions and union bust
Employers who create wholly owned subsidiary companies to engage workers with inferior terms and conditions conjures thoughts of the advancing neoliberal agenda in the public sector. However the Union Workers’ Union can reveal that a well known and long established trade union is a proponent of this practice which is often derided by the wider … Continue reading Lifting the lid – major trade union uses wholly owned subsidiary company to undercut terms and conditions and union bust
The fight against racism in the UK entertainment industry
Ian Manborde, Equality & Diversity Organiser, EquityThis article is published by the author as a UWU Guest Blog and originally appeared in Trade Unions: Fighting racism and the far-right At the time of drafting this article it was with great sadness that Equity learnt of the passing away of long-standing member, Earl Cameron. In recognition … Continue reading The fight against racism in the UK entertainment industry
Tips on LGBT+ Organising – Part 1
The latest UWU blog is by Jayne Love (she/her), Organiser at the Pharmacists’ Defence Association Union (PDAU). As part of her role as Organiser, Jayne leads on equalities, and in particular coordinates the women’s and LGBT+ networks. Here, she provides some tips specifically around LGBT+ Organising. Understand the sector you are working in Prior to … Continue reading Tips on LGBT+ Organising – Part 1
Public event: Arise! Power, strategy and union resurgence
We're excited to announce that UWU will be hosting a free online seminar open to members and the general public. Prof Jane Holgate, (Professor of Work and Employment Relations, University of Leeds Business School) will discuss themes from her book, Arise and the important lessons for the future of trade unionism. Register now Seminar title: … Continue reading Public event: Arise! Power, strategy and union resurgence
NEU branch members back industrial action in a consultative ballot over pension cuts
In a recent consultative ballot, UWU members at National Education Union (NEU) strongly supported strike action and action short of a strike over pension cuts being imposed by NEU bosses Kevin Courtney and Mary Bousted. Despite our calls to pause the statutory consultation and to negotiate members’ reasonable demands, the NEU is set to impose … Continue reading NEU branch members back industrial action in a consultative ballot over pension cuts
Latest roundup: cases, branches and equality matters
Last month's round-up Following a successful round of executive elections, the union's top team have been busy reviewing and planning the year ahead. Following member ballots, we have applied to join the Global Deal and joined the call for an all-parliamentary committee to be set up to review reparations to victims of the trans-Atlantic slave … Continue reading Latest roundup: cases, branches and equality matters
Bullying and harassment – support and advice
A short introduction to bullying and harassment definitions, examples of behaviours to challenge and the legislation that protects workers.
Election results and a chance to have your say…
Happy birthday to us! Our union was formed informally in 2019. We became an officially listed trade union with the UK Certification Officer on 27th March 2020. Therefore, we have just had our official first birthday. We know the past year has been difficult for many. However, in this time we have seen our union … Continue reading Election results and a chance to have your say…
NEU members speak out on cuts to their pension
NEU is imposing pension cuts to their staff in the middle of a global pandemicMembers will have to pay higher contributions but will get less when they retireNEU can make a much better offer for a safe and secure retirementNEU tells its members not to accept a cut in pension, the same should apply to its … Continue reading NEU members speak out on cuts to their pension
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