Communities in Runcorn and Widnes came together today at a series of rallies to oppose the potential privatisation of two urgent care centres.

North West branch activists and organisers recruited over 2,250 new members in May during the national Go for Growth campaign.

80 staff employed by the multinational outsourcing company Compass at the University of Salford have won their campaign to be paid at least the real living wage of £9 an hour.

Staff employed by the multinational outsourcing company ISS at Liverpool Royal and Broad Green hospitals are planning to take strike action from Thursday 30 May. 

Talks will begin next Friday (17^th) between Alternative Futures Group and UNISON in a bid to settle the dispute over care workers’ pay.

Join the rally in Liverpool on Friday in support of low-paid care workers who are on strike over cuts to their incomes.   

Over 650 UNISON members employed by the Alternative Futures Group (AFG) begin seven days of strike action on Tuesday (7th) over cuts to their income. 

"The experience here brings into doubt the stability and fairness of the whole academy programme." 

Commemorative events to be held around the North West.