Young members talk about their concerns, their hopes and their achievements at national delegate conference
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Ending violence at work
Two new organisations sign up to UNISON’s charter
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Bridging the gender pay gap
With more than one million women members representing 80% of the union, conference hears how UNISON is at the forefront of the campaign to eradicate the gender pay gap
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Solidarity has never been more relevant or more necessary
It’s what keeps our union strong. It’s what makes me proudest of all about our great union. And it must always be at the heart of everything we do.
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Crisis in social work revealed by new UNISON survey
Social workers say they are no longer able to do their jobs effectively because of years of repeated cut
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For UNISON, it’s solidarity forever, pledges Dave Prentis
General secretary praises the union’s growth and how solidarity is seeing strikes and success stories around the UK
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UNISON calls for a general election but demands Labour stays united
Speaking in Liverpool today (Tuesday) on the opening day of the UNISON annual conference, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Brexit has unleashed the stench of far right extremism, both on the…Read more…
The ‘truly appalling’ treatment of the Windrush generation
Conference overwhelmingly votes to continue to support members affected by the Windrush scandal and to campaign for a fairer immigration system
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President hails UNISON’s incredible growth and success
Gordon McKay opens union’s national delegate conference in Liverpool highlighting victories and the benefits of being in UNISON
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UNISON launches campaign to celebrate local government workers
New film will kickstart recognition of overlooked council staff
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The government needs to ‘sling their hook’
Local government delegates agree it’s essential to get rid of the Conservative government in order to save our services
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Intolerable call centre abuse
Conference hears that energy members should not have to face aggression and abuse at work
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Taking big steps
Labour’s shadow minister for energy spoke passionately to delegates at the energy conference about the party’s ambitious vision for the energy industry
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Care staff forced to sleep in offices and not wash
Care staff on overnight shifts are having to bed down at work in offices or on dirty mattresses
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Brazilian union leader inspires conference
Local government union leader tells delegates about the fight back against the far right
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“Our jobs, our professions, our futures”
The energy industry faces unprecedented challenges and UNISON is fighting to place workers and their rights at the heart of a greener economy
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Public money for public housing
Councils need support to rebuild their capacity to meet the country’s housing needs
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With you from the cradle to the grave
‘We are an essential part of our communities,” local government conference hears as it backs new national campaign to promote local service champions
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Blog: Why Labour should nationalise energy suppliers
ationalisation would create a “green army” working to decarbonise UK homes and businesses. Customer services and sales staff would have their time freed up to focus on helping consumers become more…Read more…
Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns
Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave
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