Mike Jeram is someone who deserved a long and happy retirement after years of dedicated service to a union which he loved and its members who he cared about, and I am so sad that his life was cut far…
The Sound of Public Services
A UNISON trio are balancing their public service jobs with a new role – as rock stars
The article The Sound of Public Services first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Glasgow janitors win pay rise as new school year starts
20-month dispute ends in victory for janitors in nursery, primary and ASL schools
The article Glasgow janitors win pay rise as new school year starts first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Fighting for the right to nurse
Emily Heron had already given up one dream, in order to care for her stricken father.
Now dream – to become a nurse – is being thwarted by the government
The article Fighting for the right to…
Patients and staff ‘paying the price’ for Theresa May’s premiership, says UNISON
Commenting on NHS England statistics covering Theresa May’s first year as Prime Minister, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis today (Thursday) said: “Patients are clearly paying the price for…
Blog: Theresa May has presided over a year of harm to our health service
A year ago Theresa May promised she’d govern differently. Of course the past twelve months have shown that her promises aren’t worth listening to. But it is not too late for the Prime Minister to…
UNISON comments on government NHS staffing plan
Responding to government plans to provide an extra 10,000 training places for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “These…
Renationalise failing privatised probation services, say unions
The government must bring failing privatised probation services back under public control instead of leaving the taxpayer to bail them out, UNISON, NAPO and GMB said today (Wednesday). The three…
Interested in becoming an MP?
If you are active in UNISON and the Labour Party and interested in helping make your community better through Parliament, UNISON Labour Link is interested in hearing from you
The article Interested…
Higher education: UNISON wins SOAS commitment to end outsourcing
Union’s campaign sees employer agree to bring all core support services back in house by September 2018
The article Higher education: UNISON wins SOAS commitment to end outsourcing first appeared on…
EU citizens facing discrimination over jobs and housing
Government urged to stem the tide of ‘uncertainty and confusion’
The article EU citizens facing discrimination over jobs and housing first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘I go without lunch and tell my colleagues I’m on a diet’
As part of our Pay Up Now! campaign calling for an end to the pay cap, members have been telling us their stories of living without enough money…
The article ‘I go without lunch and tell my…
Pay Up Now: We need all UNISON members involved
Together, UNISON can win for all public sector workers, wherever you work, and deliver that long-overdue pay rise.
The article Pay Up Now: We need all UNISON members involved first appeared on the…
SOS Day for libraries
Our Save Our Services campaign day of action this year takes place on 19 October and is focused on libraries. Libraries are a hub and a haven in our communities. They offer a place for people to…
Employment tribunal fees: the story behind our success
How UNISON won the most significant judicial intervention in the history of British employment law
The article Employment tribunal fees: the story behind our success first appeared on the UNISON…
When data wins in court
Sometimes data tells you an interesting story, sometimes it reveals hidden truths, and sometimes it wins you a four-year legal battle with the government
The article When data wins in court first…
UNISON in Court of Appeal victory over employers who fail to consult unions
UNISON has won a landmark court victory today (Friday) that makes it much harder for employers to ignore staff when making major changes in the workplace. The Court of Appeal ruling means that for…
Pay cap: the numbers behind public sector pay
Public sector pay is in the news and it has been the subject of some of the most heated exchanges between Theresa May and Jeremey Corbyn since the election. But what exactly are the numbers behind…
Dispute registered over plans for Nottingham College redundancies
Official dispute registered after 385 staff, including some on term-time only contracts, told they are at risk – after the end of term
The article Dispute registered over plans for Nottingham…
Hull university members protest against pension cuts
Low-paid staff could lose as much as £1,000 a year in retirement
The article Hull university members protest against pension cuts first appeared on the UNISON National site.