Two of those, namely in Greater Manchester and London, are also scheduled to have elections on the 2nd May 2024. Conference believes that the wider public, including many UNISON members […]
“This Energy conference notes that following the closing date for motion submissions a general election was called for the 8th June. Subsequently political parties have during the hustings and manifesto launches made numerous comments about the failings in the energy market and the need to directly intervene to protect consumers or bring elements of the […]
Schedule C 4 Add at end: “Where the law allows, the National Executive Council may determine that an election shall be by either postal ballot and/or electronic ballot.”
Conference notes that the Conservative Party’s success at the General and local elections on May 7th created further threats to public services, trade union rights and Black members’ jobs and standard of living. Conference remembers that the previous Conservative led government pursued a range of policies that have savaged public services and attacked workers’ rights […]
Conference notes that the Conservative Party’s success at the general and local elections on May 7th created further threats to public services, trade union rights and Black and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members’ jobs and standard of living. Conference remembers that the previous Conservative led government pursued a range of savage policies resulting […]
Conference notes with concern the gains far right parties made in the recent elections for the European Parliament. Unfortunately, due to the poor turnout of electors, seats were secured in some areas. Members of the European Parliament (MEP) are elected to represent the views of all their constituents and not just their own supporters, so […]
Jeremy Corbyn has inspired millions with his election campaign, and the fruit of that work was seen in the stunning election result which has stripped the Tories of any legitimacy to continue in government. It is a result that represents a massive rejection of austerity. Conference adds its congratulations to Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell […]
Conference is alarmed at the falling turnout in elections for these authorities and notes that last Scottish Parliament elections had a turnout below 50 per […]
iv) Elections should be coordinated in liaison with the relevant UNISON regional […]
Schedule C.5, third sentence: After “statements” insert “of a discriminatory, disparaging, racist or sexist nature or”
However, although UKIP made great strides in the UK euro-elections, Labour and the Greens - both traditional allies of equality - made some significant gains on the […]
Although the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) made great strides in the European elections, Labour and the Greens - both traditional allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) […]
Conference welcomes the expected return of a Labour government for a third term in office but expresses concern at the tone and direction of parts of Labour’s election manifesto and campaign, which often pandered to the perceived interests of middle England instead of presenting a clear alternative to the individualistic and xenophobic vision of society […]
