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Promoting UNISON in Labour

UNISON members have a very direct way of getting their message across to politicians - through political lobbying. When you join UNISON you are given the opportunity to opt in to what we call the UNISON Labour Link (formerly known as the Affiliated Political Fund or APF).

Your contributions to this fund help to facilitate our lobbying within the Labour Party. Meanwhile our Link to another page on this siteGeneral Political Fund supports local and national campaigns and is not affiliated to any political party.

This enables us to promote members' views and argue for UNISON policies, which will improve working terms and conditions, help protect public services and create a better society. It's the opposite of a blank cheque for Labour. We keep up the pressure and use our valuable links to get UNISON's agenda heard.

UNISON Labour Link National Committee statement

The UNISON National Labour Link Committee met on Monday 30 January to consider its response to the statements made by the Labour Party leadership about public sector pay restraint and cuts.

CLP campaign pack launched to support 30 November Day of Action

UNISON is urging Constituency Labour Parties and their members to download and make use of the campaign pack prepared by TULO to ensure maximum support for the 30 November Day of Action: www.unionstogether.org.uk/pensions-pack

Show your support for Pensions action on 30 November

UNISON Labour Link has called on Labour parties across the country to show their support for UNISON members taking action to defend their pensions on 30 November.

EDM 2228 Public Sector Pensions

UNISON Labour Link is urging Labour party members to ask their MP to support Early Day Motion 2228 in the House of Commons.

Stay in touch on the day

Please let us know what’s happening near you, and what you are doing on 30 November.

UNISON Labour Link Forum
UNISON Labour Link taking UNISON's message into the community

Reports from the Labour Link Forum

Key moments from UNISON Labour Link forum
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Don't con-dem young people
(09/07/11) Forum warns of a 'lost generation'

'Pay more, work longer and get less'
(09/07/11) Labour Link Forum speaks out against cuts to public service pensions

'We're there for Labour, we expect Labour to be there for us'
(08/07/11) Dave Prentis spells out clear message at UNISON Labour Link forum

'Now is the time for active leadership'
(08/07/11) People need unions and they need Labour in their corner, says 18-year-old Liverpool councillor

It's the economy
(08/07/11) Members' jobs, services and every aspect of their lives under threat, Labour Link forum hears

'Give us tough advice'
(08/07/11) Ed Balls praises union voice at Labour Link forum

Elections give mixed message
(23/05/11) What a difference a year makes. On 6 May 2010, Labour lost the general election - largely because it had failed to listen to the public, to its own grassroots members and to union members.

A matter of coalition choice
(18/03/2011) "It's absolutely disgusting and shameful," says Caroline Flint, Labour's shadow secretary of state for communities and local government.

Unions: cornerstone of a civilised society
(27/08/10) Speaking to UNISON in the middle of a hectic media and campaign schedule, Ed Miliband admits that the last Labour government made mistakes, particularly undermining the value of the public sector in its drive towards privatisation, and treating unions as "embarrassing relatives".

The right has got it wrong
(29/04/11) Ed Balls has just made a flying visit to Peterborough, taking to the streets to chat with as many people as possible. He takes the easy and the more difficult questions in his stride, never looking fazed or frazzled, as people express their hopes and fears.

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CONTACT DETAILS
• Parliamentary officer Keith Birch leads the team responsible for Labour Link work at UNISON head office.
UNISON Labour Link
UNISON Centre,
130 Euston Road,
London NW1 2AY
Email: labourlink@unison.co.uk
• Each UNISON region has a political contact officer who works with the regional Labour Link committees on UNISON Labour Link activities and organisation. Contact your regional officer for more information.
Recent documents

Public Sector Pensions

Myths and rebuttals on the main arguments posed by the Tory/LibDem government
Link to a PDF document on this sitePublic Sector Pensions

Tory Health Bill returns to Commons

The Health Bill returns to the Commons and will lead to the destruction of the NHS if passed.
Link to a PDF document on this siteTory Health Bill returns to Commons

Decisions from UNISON Labour Link Forum 2011

List of decisions made at UNISON Labour Link's National Forum held in Liverpool on July 8 & 9 2011.
Link to a PDF document on this siteDecisions from UNISON Labour Link Forum 2011

Health White Paper - Parliamentary Briefing

UNISON Parliamentary Briefing on Health White Paper. Details Government proposals, potential impact & UNISON concerns.
Link to a PDF document on this siteHealth White Paper - Parliamentary Briefing

Labour National Policy Forum November 2010

Report on Labour's National Policy Forum held in Gillingham Kent November 27 2010
Link to a PDF document on this siteLabour National Policy Forum November 2010

 
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