A member of the world’s most famous feminist family, Helen Pankhurst talks about feminism, her hopes for her children, and what men can do to help the movement
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A member of the world’s most famous feminist family, Helen Pankhurst talks about feminism, her hopes for her children, and what men can do to help the movement
The article The suffragette spirit…Read more…
Health staff will be relieved to know they no longer have to act as immigration officers on the wards.
The article UNISON comment on NHS staff handing patients’ data to the Home Office first…Read more…
NHS trust’s plans to move jobs and workers to its own private company sees 89% vote for strike – in a 79% turn-out
The article Wigan hospital staff vote for strike over outsourcing plans first…Read more…
UNISON responds to the Public Accounts Committee report
The article Adult social care has no funding, no strategy and no long-term solutions, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
By standing together on Saturday, we can continue to show the strength of our feelings and continue to make the case for public services. If you’re in London, near London or can get to London this…Read more…
The union’s welfare charity There for You has once again got a limited fund to help members deal with the costs of school uniforms
The article Helping with the cost of school uniforms first…Read more…
Recent years have shown clearly that our votes do matter, but in local elections – where turnout is traditionally lower than in general elections or referendums – that’s especially true. If those of…Read more…
We should be rightly proud that we’re the biggest and best union in the country. We should celebrate our quarter of a century of incredible achievements. Yet we must also take this as an opportunity…Read more…
What on earth is a UNISON service group? And what have they got to do with you? As it turns out, quite a lot actually
The article It’s not us, it’s all about YOU! first appeared on the…Read more…
April may have started with the Easter holidays but there was no rest for UNISON staff, activists and members. And there was only one issue on everyone’s mind – pay.
The article Sunshine and showers…Read more…
Are these the youngest UNISON campaigners?
The article Save our nurseries: when the kids went to Westminster first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Join us in raising their voices and your voices. Share the videos on social media. Support our campaign to champion public services, and continue the fight for public services and everyone who works…Read more…
Between March 2013 and April 2017, the number of meat inspectors employed by the independent Food Standards Agency (FSA) dropped by 30%.
The article The UK’s disappearing meat hygiene…Read more…
No-one goes to work not expecting to return home that day, yet official figures show that at least 20,000 workers die each year from work-related injuries and illnesses. The National Hazards Campaign…Read more…
Court of Appeal rules in UNISON members’ favour over incremental pay
The article A win for employees at Nottingham City Council first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Dave Prentis praises the ‘inspirational work’ of school children from across the UK
The article Youngsters show racism the red card first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Concern for support staff jobs as cost-cutting drives government agenda
The article UNISON challenges police commissioner takeover of fire services first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Responding to the interim report published today (Wednesday) by Lord Darzi and the IPPR, on the unprecedented challenges facing the NHS and social care, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:…Read more…
Brexit has made many European nationals feel decidedly unwelcome
The article Nurse and midwife numbers dragged down by Brexit effect first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
This Tory government have sought to trash early-years support by failing to support them nationally or provide the necessary resources to local authorities. Now they need to hear the message loud and…Read more…