Unison's Andrea Egan Warns Labour Could Hand No10 to Reform Without Drastic Change
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 15
Unison's Andrea Egan Warns Labour Could Hand No10 to Reform Without Drastic Change
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 15
Summary
Andrea Egan said Labour is risking power falling to Reform UK unless it changes course “drastically,” arguing ministers have left union members disappointed since taking office.
Progressive policies are needed now, she said, including infrastructure investment, pay restoration, better public services and more insourcing, after accusing Labour of failing to deliver on promises and alienating workers.
1,300 delegates at Unison’s Brighton conference will discuss the union’s relationship with Labour, though Egan said there will be no vote on disaffiliation and rejected Nigel Farage’s suggestion of affiliating with Reform.
A 3.3% local government pay rise has already prompted Egan to tell workers to prepare for strike ballots if the offer is not improved, underscoring her push for a more combative union under her leadership.