Jon Benson (he/him) has over ten years' experience in the higher and secondary education sectors as a union lay officer and official. Jon has a strong interest in health and safety, with additional union experience in organising, bargaining, negotiations and change management. This is the second part to an article originally published on 2 December … Continue reading Part 2: Tackling stress, bullying and harassment using health and safety
Latest campaign update – UVW dispute
It is with significant regret that the Union Workers’ Union (UWU) must announce we are formally in dispute with the United Voices of the World (UVW) union over a failure to meaningfully consult over proposed redundancies.
Update on UVW dispute
It is with significant regret that the Union Workers’ Union (UWU) must announce we are formally in dispute with the United Voices of the World (UVW) union over a failure to meaningfully consult over proposed redundancies.
Part 1: Tackling stress, bullying and harassment using health and safety
Jon Benson (he/him) has over ten years' experience in the higher and secondary education sectors as a union lay officer and official. Jon has a strong interest in health and safety, with additional union experience in organising, bargaining, negotiations and change management. Speak to almost any union representative about top issues affecting members, workplace stress … Continue reading Part 1: Tackling stress, bullying and harassment using health and safety
UVW dispute
It is with significant regret that the Union Workers’ Union (UWU) must announce we are formally in dispute with the United Voices of the World (UVW) union over a failure to meaningfully consult over proposed redundancies.
Tips on LGBT+ Organising – Part 2
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 more tips around LGBT+ Organising. This is the second part to an article originally … Continue reading Tips on LGBT+ Organising – Part 2
Our 2022 election results plus member sign up opportunities…
Following a whopping 47% turnout, we are delighted to announce that the following nominees were elected: President: Tracy Edwards General Secretary: Chris Musgrave Executive members: Andrew Woodman, Russel Waterhouse, Mark Oley, Cheryl Gedling, Alan Brown and Jon Benson. At the first meeting of the new cycle, the new executive supported a heartfelt vote of thanks to outgoing … Continue reading Our 2022 election results plus member sign up opportunities…
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
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
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…
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