UNISON’s general secretary calls today’s public service workers the ‘new giants’ of the labour movement
affiliated political fund
“There’s got to be change – they were last and now they’ve got to be first,” Labour leader says as he praises key workers in first TV interview
Labour members have a more favourable view of UNISON that any other organisation
UNISON is currently running a consultation on the political fund, don’t miss the chance to have your say.
Second round consultation setting out the principles and propositions that will underpin rule changes necessary to put the settlement in place
Union sets up lay working group to develop proposals on changing funds to opting in system, required by Trade Union Act
The committee decision follows discussions at regional and national level, and a consultation of UNISON members who are affiliated to the Labour party
Union procedures will see all candidates present their case before affiliated political fund national committee decides whether to support a candidate, and who, in consultation with regions