Real pay rises, an end to PFI and fighting welfare cuts, that’s what UNISON achieves in Labour, working with our friend Jeremy Corbyn. Today was a good day – I hope there are more to come this…
UNISON welcomes Labour plans to tackle PFI
Commenting on the announcement from Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell that a Labour government would bring existing public finance initiative (PFI) contracts back in-house, UNISON general secretary…
It is time for real pay rises for all public service workers, says UNISON
Opening the debate on public sector pay today (Monday) at the Labour Party conference in Brighton, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “For millions of public service workers struggling to…
Sign. Share. Scrap.
UNISON’s petition calling to scrap the pay cap is getting close to the 100,000-signature mark.
The article Sign. Share. Scrap. first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The goalie fighting to save dreams
After a starry career on the pitch, Everton and Wales footballing legend Neville Southall is now a UNISON member, working to help struggling youngsters
The article The goalie fighting to save dreams…
UNISON welcomes tariff moves at E.ON
Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that energy company E.ON is to phase out standard variable tariffs for its customers, UNISON national energy officer Matt Lay said: “This could be a…
Protecting Haringey home care workers with new charter
Care workers in the London borough of Haringey are to be given the time and support they need to do their work, through a new ethical charter. Haringey Council has signed up to UNISON’s ethical care…
UNISON disappointed by pay offer for colleges in England
UNISON has today (Wednesday) expressed disappointment at the pay offer put forward by the Association of Colleges. The union believes the offer of a one per cent increase or £250, whichever is…
UNISON suspends Aung San Suu Kyi’s membership
Honorary membership suspended as international pressure grows over Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis
The article UNISON suspends Aung San Suu Kyi’s membership first appeared on the UNISON National…
Blog: Lillie McNaughton was one of those special people
She will be missed by her friends in UNISON Scotland and across our union, and by those who she stood up for in the workplace and the conference hall. Our thoughts are with all those who knew…
UNISON cautiously welcomes government’s school funding rethink
Union welcomes rethink from original proposal but warns that many schools will still struggle
The article UNISON cautiously welcomes government’s school funding rethink first appeared on the…
Open University should not be closed to Cubans
UNISON has issued a statement criticising the Open University for banning students from Cuba.
The article Open University should not be closed to Cubans first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The people of Lancashire deserve more
This is a council currently at the centre of a police investigation over the controversial “One Connect” deal with BT. This is also a council where council leader Geoff Driver is currently on police…
UNISON calls on government to fund a proper NHS pay rise
‘NHS staff and their families need a pay award that stops the rot’
The article UNISON calls on government to fund a proper NHS pay rise first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Having the confidence to help
For teaching assistant Hasmita Dhamelia, a UNISON course to build confidence led to a new role – as a UNISON rep
The article Having the confidence to help first appeared on the UNISON National site.
All NHS staff need a pay rise that’s above inflation, say health unions
NHS unions are today (Friday) breaking with tradition and submitting a pay claim directly to the government on behalf of more than one million health workers across the UK. In a letter to the…
FE pay claim: union writes to college heads asking for a decent pay rise
UNISON writes to FE college heads demanding a decent pay rise for staff
The article FE pay claim: union writes to college heads asking for a decent pay rise first appeared on the UNISON National…
The future of EU workers is ‘a fight that’s too important to lose’
MPs, Lords and the London Mayor back EU workers as UNISON members lobby Westminster
The article The future of EU workers is ‘a fight that’s too important to lose’ first appeared on…
Conservatives have ‘lost the argument’ on public sector pay, says UNISON
Commenting on the news that the DUP (Democratic Unionist Party) could support a Labour motion calling for an end to the public sector pay cap in the NHS, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said:…
Jeremy Corbyn is right to say that all public sector workers need a pay rise
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech to the 149th TUC in Brighton, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Jeremy Corbyn delivered a powerful speech that showed why he is such a great friend of…