UNISON is encouraging members to respond to the government’s consultation on social housing in England. A government green paper promises “a new deal for social housing” to make sure that…Read more…
16 reasons …
… that people give for not joining a union, and some helpful hints for changing their minds
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Come clean on charges and watch pension investments rise, says new union report
Unions around the globe put pressure on asset managers to come clean over charges to pensions schemes
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Living wage week – a recruitment opportunity
New living wage rates are announced on 5 November as part of living wage week – and UNISON has plenty of material available if you plan any recruitment activity around the issue
The article Living…Read more…
Bolton hospital workers vow to go ahead with strike next week
Outsourced ‘subco’ workers reject latest pay offer as still below NHS pay
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PM’s end of austerity claim shows she’s out of step with the country, says UNISON
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech to the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Theresa May says she’s ending austerity,…Read more…
Kick it out
To mark the 25-year fight against racism in football, we spoke with two former players who experienced racism first hand – but are now helping to educate players and fans alike to accept…Read more…
Higher eduction service group executive by-election
Nominations open on 8 October for vacant south west female seat
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Blog: Get ready for Grovember
Whether you’re working in a town hall or a private care home, you are a public service worker and you need the strength of UNISON around you – and every voice we add to the chorus makes us all…Read more…
Blog: Low pay? No way
All these UNISON members want is to be able to earn a wage that allows then to support their families and. NSL need to get around the negotiating table, and come up with an offer that meets our…Read more…
Meet the Birmingham homecare workers fighting for their jobs
“We’re not standing for it because we’ve got children.” Birmingham council’s homecare workers are not taking proposed changes to their contracts lying down
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Order your 2019 UNISON diaries online now
Check out our new online shop and pay online
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How to … recruit new members
Like any union, UNISON is only as strong and effective as our members acting together – the more of us there are, the better we are.
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Protecting jobs, saving the planet
“Climate change is here. And so are its consequences.” Union reps in the energy sector met to take action on climate change.
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Camden wardens start five-day strike
Pay dispute with contractor NSL escalates in north London borough
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North west council becomes latest to sign up to ethical care
A big change for homecare workers in Knowsley
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Goldsmiths cleaners celebrate winning a return in house
Workers were set to lose hours and pay, but campaigning has seen the employer move to bring the team back in house
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September – and we are on song!
Health pay, local government cuts, outsourcing, Brexit…. new term, same curriculum
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Blog: Proud of our union, our party and our essential link
The past few days at Labour conference have been great for both our party and our union. Few Labour conferences would provide such a strong argument for the importance of the Labour Link to UNISON…Read more…
Childcare plans will make a huge difference to young families and nursery staff
Young families across the country are struggling because childcare costs are such a massive drain on their finances.
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