Local MPs back drug and alcohol support workers, who were told that pay rises would match NHS workers
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Blog: Incredible UNISON women leading the way
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…
Out-of-pocket workers to take on outsourcing giant in legal battle
Workers should not be saddled with debt for years because of the blunders of a company
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“It’s a fantastic learning opportunity. Astounding. Amazing.”
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…
Blog: We need Parliament to be recalled to stop no deal Brexit once and for all
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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UNISON launches guide to protect gig economy workers
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…
Labour’s proposed reforms “promise a sea change in the workplace”
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…
Blog: Privatisation demeans, damages and destroys – lets bring services back in house where they belong
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…
End privatisation disgrace to protect public services
Privatisation failed in the 80s, again in the 90s and it’s still failing today
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Strike ballot for higher education staff over pay and pensions
More than two thirds of staff rejected offers on pay and pensions during the summer
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New term, new uniforms – thanks to UNISON
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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Blog: We can’t let No Deal Brexit wreck our NHS
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…
A no-deal Brexit would bring chaos to the NHS, warns UNISON
Health service could be brought to its knees without a
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Billions needed to address jaw-dropping council funding cuts
Funding announced in the Chancellor’s spending review goes nowhere near to solving this
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Teaching assistants use own money to fund uniforms and trips to help struggling parents
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…
Higher education strike ballot
It’s time to stand up for decent pay and decent jobs in HE
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Government has at last acknowledged public services are at breaking point
But voters should be wary of cynical pledges and gimmicks.
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13 ways to go green at work
The UK’s biggest union launches its first Green UNISON Week – and here’s how you can help green your office
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Fragmented and fragile: it’s time to fix social care
New report argues that care workers are overlooked, undervalued and in desperate need of investment
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Organ donation week: what we all need to know
Organ donation week is now on and runs until Sunday 8 September and a change in the law will affect us all
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