EHRC staff take furrher action to prevent savage cuts to staffing and services in Birmingham today.
Midlands TUC Media This blog contains material from the Midlands TUC. Our media releases will appear on this site as well as linking to the Midlands TUC website which hosts our enewsletters and much more.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Blog Stats - Playstation 3 versus TUC
Every now and again we check to seehow this blog is being accessed and from where in the world. It is always interesting to see which new country appears on the list, normally from the southern hemisphere these days and that is great.
Unison West Midlands Pensions videos
UNISON in the West Midlands has published a number of videos on YouTube featuring members talking about pensions in their sector. these can be viewed here:
Have a look, a really good initiative!
Derby vigil to protest against cuts to disabled people
The Derby Unemployed and Claimants group are organising a peaceful vigil to protest against cuts to local and national benefits which will undermine the independence of disabled people and our ability to lead useful and enjoyable lives.
Please show your support by joining our protest outside Derby City Council meeting.
Oppose the Cuts in Benefits to Disabled People
Join our Peaceful Vigil
Date: Monday 5th March
Time: 4.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby
Accessible : Bring your friends; we will look after each other.
Organised by Derby Unemployed and Claimants Group c/o UnitetheUnion, Pride Park. Supported by Derby Area Trades Union Council, Hardest Hit Campaign, Derby Labour Party.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Equalities and Human Rights staff on strike this Thursday, 23rd February
PCS members at the EHRC will stage a half-day strike against job cuts, closures and privatisation.
Three short strikes were held last summer, but subsequent talks proved fruitless, and last week we were told to expect deeper and faster cuts resulting in even more job losses and outsourcing this year.
The EHRC Chair, Trevor Phillips, has been promoting his 'vision' for a equality body which no longer delivers any public services since early 2010. A 72% jobs cut (compared with 2007) means that over 200 experienced regional, casework and advice staff will face the scrapheap, whilst the Commission continues to retain highly paid management consultants to implement the Chair's change programme.
Our members believe that no more tax payers money should be wasted on another costly restructuring exercise; every penny of our budget should now be spent helping the victims of discrimination and promoting a culture where all are equal and the human rights of all are respected.
There will be picket lines at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday 23 February until noon, in the midlands there will be a picket in Birmingham outside Lancaster House, 67 Newhall Street.
PCS would be grateful if you could bring this dispute to the attention of your local Branches, especially those who may be able to arrange solidarity visits to picket lines.
further information can be obtained from Andrew Lloyd, PCS Regional Secretary on 0121 643 4342, or email ANDREWL@pcs.org.uk
Thanks for your support
Thursday, 16 February 2012
ROAR: Root Out All Racism!
Root Out All Racism! Celebrating Multiculturalism in North Staffordshire.
Saturday 24th March 2012, 11 am - 3 pm, Merrial Street Assembly Rooms, Newcastle, ST5 2AD
ROAR: Root Out All Racism! is a multicultural and anti-racism fayre organised by the North Staffordshire Campaign Against Racism & Fascism and local community groups. Come along to celebrate the rich diversity of our community and find out more about how we can work together to defend North Staffordshire against racism and fascism. Talks, food, performances and stalls from North Staffs Campaign Against Racism and Fascism, North Staffs TUC, LGBT Network and other supporters.
Updated poster and blog post to follow...
Saturday 24th March 2012, 11 am - 3 pm, Merrial Street Assembly Rooms, Newcastle, ST5 2AD
ROAR: Root Out All Racism! is a multicultural and anti-racism fayre organised by the North Staffordshire Campaign Against Racism & Fascism and local community groups. Come along to celebrate the rich diversity of our community and find out more about how we can work together to defend North Staffordshire against racism and fascism. Talks, food, performances and stalls from North Staffs Campaign Against Racism and Fascism, North Staffs TUC, LGBT Network and other supporters.
Updated poster and blog post to follow...
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
West Midlands Unemployment up by 13,000
Unemployment in the West Midlands rose by 13,000 in the three months to December, official figures have revealed.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that a total of 247,000 people were unemployed in the region between October and December.
The region's unemployment rate was 9.3% and saw an increase of 5.6% during the period. The worst in the UK was the North West which saw the biggest increase in people out of work at 9.3% followed by London at 10.0%.
Across the country the unemployment rate increased to a 16-year high after another rise in the jobless total.
Unemployment jumped by 48,000 in the quarter to December to 2.67 million, a jobless rate of 8.4%, the worst figure since the end of 1995.
The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance rose by 6,900 in January to 1.6 million, the 11th consecutive monthly increase.
The number of women claiming the allowance increased by 1,500 last month to 531,700, the highest figure since the summer of 1995.
A record number of people are working part-time because they cannot find full-time jobs - up by 83,000 over the latest quarter to 1.35 million.
Employment increased by 60,000 to 29 million, mainly due to a rise of 90,000 in the number of part-time employees to 6.6 million.
Other data from the ONS showed a 22,000 increase in youth unemployment to 1.04 million, which includes 307,000 in full-time education who were looking for work.
Source:
http://mediapoint.press.net/article.jsp?id=8169205
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that a total of 247,000 people were unemployed in the region between October and December.
The region's unemployment rate was 9.3% and saw an increase of 5.6% during the period. The worst in the UK was the North West which saw the biggest increase in people out of work at 9.3% followed by London at 10.0%.
Across the country the unemployment rate increased to a 16-year high after another rise in the jobless total.
Unemployment jumped by 48,000 in the quarter to December to 2.67 million, a jobless rate of 8.4%, the worst figure since the end of 1995.
The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance rose by 6,900 in January to 1.6 million, the 11th consecutive monthly increase.
The number of women claiming the allowance increased by 1,500 last month to 531,700, the highest figure since the summer of 1995.
A record number of people are working part-time because they cannot find full-time jobs - up by 83,000 over the latest quarter to 1.35 million.
Employment increased by 60,000 to 29 million, mainly due to a rise of 90,000 in the number of part-time employees to 6.6 million.
Other data from the ONS showed a 22,000 increase in youth unemployment to 1.04 million, which includes 307,000 in full-time education who were looking for work.
Source:
http://mediapoint.press.net/article.jsp?id=8169205
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