Conference hears how young workers are often denied training because of austerity, yet this will mean a skills shortage in the future
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The dread and pain of zero-hours contracts
Conference hears government claims of record employment disguise continuing attacks on secure, properly paid jobs in the name of private profit
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Nationalise the big six and create a ‘green army’ to help the UK hit net zero, says UNISON
Nationalising the retail arms of the big six energy firms would significantly boost the UK’s bid to become carbon neutral by 2050, says UNISON in a report published today (Monday). Power to the…Read more…
Delegates debate measures to support our local service champions
From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon
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Piling on the pressure
Conference calls for support for workers and activists facing mental health issues
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Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve
Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference
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Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’
Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference
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Public transport funding at a 30-year low
Merseytravel chair tells conference of problems for sector – and points to the public solutions
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Holding back the flood on food safety
Local government pledges continued campaign against privatisation and deregulation of meat hygiene service
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From floods to food banks
Environment Agency staff take industrial action after seeing a 20% drop in pay over the last decade
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‘Enough is enough’ say delegates on knife crime
Delegates welcome Labour Party commitments to reversing cuts that are adding to the problem
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‘Get angry – then get organised’ to defend social care
UNISON local government conference hears rallying call in the fight to defend and promote social care
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Library workers ‘put heart and soul into service’
UNISON lays down plans to protect service and workers after hearing of members burned out and facing threats and violence
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College staff need training in handling weapon-related incidents
Staff and students have suffered serious injuries as a result of offensive weapons being brought into colleges, according to a UNISON survey published today (Tuesday). Machetes, hammers, metal bars…Read more…
Another legal victory for our union – and for thousands of NHS workers
UNISON always believed that the rules around NHS pay already allowed for overtime and working beyond the end of a shift to be taken into account when calculating holiday pay. This is a victory for…Read more…
Court of Appeal finds in favour of UNISON in holiday pay dispute
NHS workers who do overtime on a regular basis or frequently work beyond their normal shifts should now have these extra hours taken into account when their holiday pay is calculated, as a result of…Read more…
Tax cut for higher earners is absurd after years of austerity
Commenting on the announcement from Conservative Party leadership contender Boris Johnson that he would cut taxes for higher earners, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Boris Johnson has…Read more…
Blog: UNISON remains proudly internationalist
This week has been a great opportunity to a whole continent of trade unionists to recommit ourselves to fighting and winning the challenges ahead. And based on what we’ve all heard this week, there’s…Read more…
Blog: UNISON remains proudly internationalist
This week has been a great opportunity to a whole continent of trade unionists to recommit ourselves to fighting and winning the challenges ahead. And based on what we’ve all heard this week, there’s…Read more…
Blog: A stunning victory for these incredible domestics
On behalf of everyone in our union – I want to congratulate the PAH domestics for their courage in the face of real pressure. I am so proud they have stood strong and I am so proud that they are part…Read more…