In the slideshow below are a selection of photos taken on the recent march and rally in Manchester on Sunday 4th October. A full report of the event will be included in the next issue of our Branch Newsletter, Mancunion.…
Joe Hill (1879-1915) was a songwriter and union activist, framed and then executed by the state of Utah. His creative way of campaigning and organising has relevance for those fighting for workers’ rights now. Joe Hill, the troubadour and union…
During the last three months, our party has changed. The hopes of so many people – of a different Britain, a better Britain, a more equal, more decent Britain – have grown our movement to a size and strength we…
Welcome to the second issue of our new quarterly SOG newsletter, “Equality Matters”, which aims to bring you the latest news and views from across all the self-organised groups within Manchester Branch. You can view it online here or download…
The Manchester College is offering a number of new Trade Union Courses over the next few months. There are still spaces available on all courses however they are filling quickly. September Starts Diploma in Employment Law – Thursday 17th September…
UNISON members working in the Probation Service will be taking industrial action over pay on Monday, 14 September 2015 from 9am to 12noon. This is in response to a 0% pay offer and is a second day of action on…
In 2013 the contract to run Patient Transport Services in Greater Manchester was taken from NWAS and awarded to Arriva. The resulting decline in standards for patients has been well documented by the MEN. All other PTS contracts currently remain…
The Black Members’ SOG has organised an event for Black History Month: The Race Relations Act (1965): Its Legacy This event is taking place on 1st October 2015 between 12.30pm – 3.00pm at the West Indian Sports & Social Club,…
Our Branch Executive Committee has met to decide who we should nominate for General Secretary. During the discussion members expressed the need for change within our union and a desire to see a lay member as General Secretary. With that…
With Ed Miliband’s resignation Labour is once again looking for a new Leader. Many in the Party wanted a long contest to encourage a debate on policy. But in reality the differences between the policies of most candidates is hard…