Delegates also hear emotional debates on ‘conversion therapy’ and the lack of marriage equality in Northern Ireland
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Delegates discuss international concerns
Conference hears of treatment of the Palestinian people, plus the plight of LGBT workers in Colombia, Turkey and Jamaica
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Fighting against low pay ‘at the heart of UNISON’s agenda’
Assistant general secretary tells LGBT delegates of the challenges facing the union in the ‘fourth industrial revolution’
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LGBT conference backs message on transphobia
Delegates speak of the rise in bigoted language and praise UNISON for leading the fightback among trade unions
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Growing into Grovember
Across all our regions, throughout the month of GROvember, UNISON activists have been spreading the message that we’re #strongertogether
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UNISON comments on health think-tank joint briefing into staffing shortfall in the NHS
Instead of investing in staffing, ministers introduced restrictive immigration policies and cut training budgets, all of which end up costing the NHS more than necessary in the long term
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Blog: Getting ready for ‘walk round week’
Growing our union is about ambition, confidence and visibility. UNISON members value us more when they see us regularly – and around the clock – in their workplaces.
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UNISON reacts to Brexit draft deal between the UK and the EU
Any deal that fails to protect public services, defend rights at work and avoid a hard border in Ireland is a deal that’s bad for all of us
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UNISON demands justice for Abdullah Karacan
General secretary writes to Turkish ambassador over murder of trade union leader
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Employers encouraged to pay EU workers’ ‘settled status’ fees
UNISON publishes new guidance for branches, and a model letter to public-service employers, as pilot scheme is rolled out across the UK in November, based on employment
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Get social, get growing
A few tips to make your Grovember posts perfect
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UNISON branch noticeboard competition
Help make the union more visible during Grovember and your branch could win £500
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Campaign to save nurseries goes national
A group campaigning to save five council-run nurseries in Salford has joined up with campaigners from across the country at a rally in Salford.
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Scotland’s local government members reject pay offer
Consultative ballot sees 79% vote against 3% offer and 67% vote in in favour of moving to industrial action
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Blog: Celebrating the Stars in our Schools
Whether they’re catering staff or teaching assistants, cleaners or administrative workers, without them schools couldn’t open every morning. They deserve our thanks and to know just how valuable…Read more…
Blog: Proud to stand with the Sirona Care workers
This is completely unacceptable. Care workers should be able to focus on delivering compassionate care, and shouldn’t have to worry about losing pay or losing their jobs. Never mind pay cuts, they…Read more…
UNISON declares victory in Bradford redundancy row
University of Bradford climbs down on redundancy numbers the week after four-day strike
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Government ‘squandering’ nursing apprenticeship prospects, says UNISON
Responding to the latest figures from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on the numbers joining and leaving its register, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “The increase in nurses and…Read more…
Public shows support for university workers facing pay cut
University of Leicester security workers’ petition attracts nearly 1,000 signatures in days – why not add your support?
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UNISON celebrates becoming the UK’s biggest union
Becoming and staying the biggest and the best
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