There's a Revolution Underway in S. America ...
... but most of the world doesn't know it. So begins the blurb accompanying Oliver Stone's latest release South of the Border. The film follows Stone through seven South American republics and records his meetings with that continent's progressive leaders. From Venezuela's Hugo Chazez, Evo Morales of Bolivia, and Rafael Correa of Ecuador, viewers are treated to a first hand account of how various South American countries are shaking off the shackles of successive free-market, neo-liberal governments, and investing in the futures of hundreds of millions of working class people.
What Have the Unions Ever Done For Us?
Best Labour Video of 2010
LabourStart's award for best labour video of 2010 has been given to the Australian production "What Have the Unions ever Done For Us?" In typical Aussie style the language is at times quite industrial. But for anyone who's ever been asked this question it's well worth watching and remembering.
Join UNISON Today!
If you earn less than £20,000 pa (and most of our members do) you'll pay just £11.50 per month to become a member of UNISON. For that amount you'll get unrivalled protection/representation at work, help with pay and conditions of service, guidance and support on matters relating to health & safety, first class legal services, and access to education and training courses that can lead to vocational and professional qualifications. To download an application form click here. After filling it in just post it to the branch office (address at the bottom of the page) or hand it to your workplace representative.
Win £500 worth of Love2Shop Vouchers
UIA (Insurance) Ltd are offering UNISON members the chance to take part in their 2010 competition to win £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. Let them know your home insurance renewal date and they'll enter you into a draw to win the prize (the vouchers are accepted at Debenhams, House of Fraser, Boots, Waterstone's and many other retailers). Go to www.uia.co.uk/unisoncompetition to provide them with your details and a chance to win.
UIA offer a range of competitively priced insurance products to UNISON members and have been supporting trade unions for over 100 years. They are a mutual company so profits are re-invested in the company to help keep premiums low.
Changing the Climate in Unison

Alpha & Omega by Sergei Ashmarin
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