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27/07/2026

Some GS election ballot papers have taken a while to arrive this time, and we've had members who only got theirs in the last couple of days.

If you've not had a ballot paper yet, from today you can call for a replacement to be issued - ring 0800 783 3856 (0818 333 155 from the Republic of Ireland) with your membership number.

When you do get your ballot papers, get it back in the post straight away.

And of course, don't forget to vote for Sharon Graham - General Secretary, Unite the Union!

27/07/2026

Today marks 40 years since Thatcher sold off British Gas.

Remember the “Tell Sid” campaign? Turns out Sid took us all for a ride.

Thatcher called it creating a share-owning democracy. In reality, it was selling off the family silver – public assets built by generations of working people, handed over so private companies could make billions.

Forty years on, British Gas and Centrica have made obscene profits, while millions of people have struggled to keep the heating on.

That’s what happens when you run essential public utilities for private profit instead of the public good.

Energy isn’t a luxury. It should be run in the interests of the people who rely on it, not shareholders looking for bigger dividends.

Enough is enough. Time to bring our energy system back into public hands.

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

Intervention comes as new prime minister announces series of policies to help ease cost of living

20/07/2026

Staff from the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) are taking industrial action over pay, with some claiming they are ‘getting poorer’.

20/07/2026

I promised to take our union back to the workplace, back to its members, clean-up any wrongdoing regarding the Birmingham Hotel and put workers first. Together, we've delivered: a stronger union, £700m won for members, no debt, finances focused on fighting for workers.

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