National Housing Federation launches consultation on giving tenants and residents a greater say in housing matters
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National Housing Federation launches consultation on giving tenants and residents a greater say in housing matters
The article Speaking up for tenants first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Today is International Women’s Day, when across the world we celebrate the achievements of women and call for greater equality. As not only the UK’s biggest union for women, but the largest…Read more…
Changes made by the government since 2010 have hit hard-pressed families
The article Low-paid mothers are being unfairly hit by changes to child benefit, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Commenting on the government’s announcement about workers’ rights, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Any guarantees about protecting existing and ensuring future employment rights must be…Read more…
If you’re a member and worried about your status after the UK’s scheduled departure from the European Union, we can help
The article Immigration advice as we close on Brexit first appeared on the…Read more…
It’s difficult to see how Universal Credit can continue to deliver anything but misery for many. It’s difficult to see how any government – even this one – can justify ploughing on regardless in the…Read more…
Investigation reveals that councils across England have sold public buildings and land to fund basic services and redundancy payments
The article New report shows devastating impact of council cuts…Read more…
Major demonstrations are being organised in Cardiff, Glasgow and London
The article Stand up to racism and fascism on 16 March first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘The only people who will deliver for social care workers are this union,’ conference delegates hear
The article It’s time to end poverty wages and exploitative practices first appeared on the…Read more…
‘No worker should be hiding their mental health status because of stigma or from fear the employer would not support them’
The article Community members call for good mental health policies first…Read more…
UNISON community conference and seminar sends message of support to Alternative Futures members striking this weekend
The article Solidarity from Southport for striking care workers first appeared…Read more…
February is the month of romance, what with Valentine’s Day and Heart UNISON week – and UNISON members were definitely feeling the love during the last 28 days.
The article We felt the love in…Read more…
NAO report shows failures of privatised probation contracts
The article Fix probation flaws by returning services to public ownership, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Welcome for reforms which could remove NHS competition
The article New proposals could help protect the NHS from an uncertain world post-Brexit, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Launch comes on national RSI awareness day as research reveals another cost of austerity
The article UNISON launches campaign to combat musculoskeletal injuries first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Living Wage Foundation data shows extent of low wages
The article Public service workers deserve better than poverty wages, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Commenting on the government’s announcement of £24 million in additional interim funding for maintained nursery schools, UNISON head of education Jon Richards said: “This additional funding gives…Read more…
‘Simply put, Parliament needs more time to avoid chaos,’ writes UNISON general secretary
The article Dave Prentis urges MPs to extend Article 50 notice period first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
UNISON backs petition launched by We Own It for probation services in England and Wales to be brought back in house
The article Tell David Gauke to make probation public again first appeared on the…Read more…
The proportion of police staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds (BME) employed by police forces in England and Wales has fallen dramatically, says UNISON research published today…Read more…