Final national executive council meeting of the year looks to the future
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Grant reversal not enough on its own to boost student nursing numbers
The government must abolish tuition fees
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Register increase good news, but hard line on immigration could damage numbers
Rise still leaves the NHS short of what’s needed
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A&E waiting times show NHS ‘on its knees’, says UNISON
New government must deliver on health service promises
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Christmas and sexual harassment – stories from the dark side of the office party
What should be a celebration with colleagues can too often turn into an ordeal of innuendo, harassment and even assault
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Social care record condemned
Seminar hears that government has been in office for almost 10 years, yet has not even produced a green paper on social care
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Health staff and patients are being fleeced with parking fees
Huge parking fees aren’t the solution to hospital funding shortfalls
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Shocking picture of austerity cuts to local services is revealed by UNISON
Hundreds of youth centres, libraries and public toilets causing huge impact on communities
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Boris Johnson has been caught out once again
Commenting on new government documents uncovered by the Labour Party suggesting the Prime Minister has misled the public over post-Brexit customs checks for Northern Ireland, UNISON general secretary…Read more…
Wait to see a GP is no laughing matter
New film highlights appointment frustration felt by millions
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Cuts … not just Brexit
The facts and figures showing what 10 years of Conservative government have meant for our public services
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Labour’s plans will improve education for all
Schools are paying a high price for government cuts
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‘We’ve got one chance’
With another general election less than a week away, UNISON’s presidential team took a few minutes out to discuss some of their main concerns
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12 Labour pledges for public services
It’s December, the traditional time for lists: so here’s a dozen reason why we think one party in particular is making the best offer for public service and UNISON members
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How to get the vote out
Hints and tips for the last few days of the general election campaign from UNISON’s communications team
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Winning battles big and small: November in UNISON
In the heat of the general election fight, let’s take a moment to recognise all of the other brilliant battles (and awards) that UNISON has won this month
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Trade unionists on trial in Turkey
Arzu Çerkezoğlu is just one of many trade union leaders facing trial in Turkey for speaking out and defending workers’ rights – UNISON is standing alongside her
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In the fight of our lives
General secretary Dave Prentis has a message for UNISON members and their families, explaining why he will be voting for Labour on 12 December
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Knock knocking on voters’ doors
The election is everywhere and many UNISON members and activists, along with other Labour supporters, are out canvassing for Labour on the doorstep – here are some tips from experienced doorstepper…Read more…
Hold all bosses to account that exploit low-paid staff, says UNISON
Employees across the UK are struggling to live on poverty wages
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