Dave Prentis calls for Labour to concentrate on beating Boris Johnson
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Dave Prentis calls for Labour to concentrate on beating Boris Johnson
The article We need “unity and a focus on winning the upcoming election”, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The NEC declared this week UNISON Green week and up and down the country our branches have responded. From canteen stalls, solidarity selfies, new volunteers for branch green reps, tree planting and…Read more…
UNISON set to lead the protest at the Conservative party conference in Manchester with the message: don’t Trump our NHS
The article “We will play a leading role in chasing the Tories out of…Read more…
“The sale is yet another sign that the UK’s energy sector is in a precarious state.”
The article SSE planned sale shows precarious nature of UK energy market, says UNISON first appeared on the…Read more…
For change to happen we all need to vote. And the first step to being able to vote is to make sure you’re registered to vote
The article An election is coming, so … first appeared on the…Read more…
Local MPs back drug and alcohol support workers, who were told that pay rises would match NHS workers
The article Addaction staff strike over broken pay promises first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
These are just some of the incredible UNISON women leading the way not only in our union, but across our labour movement. Their successes are something that we should be proud of and shout loudly…Read more…
Workers should not be saddled with debt for years because of the blunders of a company
The article Out-of-pocket workers to take on outsourcing giant in legal battle first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
UNISON runs an annual learning event for members working in private companies that deliver public services – it’s a great way to develop the skills and confidence to deal with issues in your…Read more…
The government will play every trick in the book and even plan to break the law if it means getting the result they want. We cannot let them succeed.
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Porters, care workers, security staff and parking wardens are at greater risk of physical and verbal attack, injury or illness, because they work alone for long periods, says UNISON today (Tuesday)…Read more…
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech today (Tuesday) to the delegates gathered at the 151st Trades Union Congress in Brighton,UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “These reforms promise a sea…Read more…
Privatisation demeans, damages and destroys. Privatisation was never a necessity, nor will it ever be. The toxic mix of privatisation and austerity was a political choice, but there is an alternative…Read more…
Privatisation failed in the 80s, again in the 90s and it’s still failing today
The article End privatisation disgrace to protect public services first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
More than two thirds of staff rejected offers on pay and pensions during the summer
The article Strike ballot for higher education staff over pay and pensions first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
UNISON’s charity There for You has once again helped send hundreds of children back to school in new uniforms – and is encouraging parents to pledge to make the most of the old uniforms
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Parliament has spoken out loudly and clearly against a disastrous No Deal Brexit, yet Boris Johnson and his government still appear determined to crash the UK out of the EU without a deal. For…Read more…
Health service could be brought to its knees without a
The article A no-deal Brexit would bring chaos to the NHS, warns UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Funding announced in the Chancellor’s spending review goes nowhere near to solving this
The article Billions needed to address jaw-dropping council funding cuts first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Teaching assistants are dipping into their own pockets to help cash-strapped families buy school uniforms, fund trips and provide lunch money, according to a survey by UNISON published today…Read more…