UNISON responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
The article Spring Statement leaves public services in a dark place, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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UNISON responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
The article Spring Statement leaves public services in a dark place, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON members in the fostering recruitment team at Manchester City Council talk about their task
The article Every Child Matters first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON campaigns officer Carol Rawlings offers some expert advice on getting the most out of marches and demonstrations
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Commenting on the latest statistics for A&E attendances and admissions for February, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The latest data shows just how punishing the winter…Read more…
This International Women’s Day it is important that we stand up for equality in every workplace; for decent work and freedom from violence and harassment for women everywhere. Child marriage is child…Read more…
New research by the School Cuts coalition of unions (NEU, NAHT, ASCL, UNISON, GMB and Unite) shows that class sizes are rising in the majority of secondary schools in England as a result of the…Read more…
In the years ahead, apprenticeships look likely to become a much bigger part of the world of work, so it’s vital we ensure that employers are delivering apprenticeships that meet the high standards…Read more…
It’s National Careers Week – but thanks to years of government cuts, careers advice at school isn’t what it used to be. UNISON thinks young people deserve a better start to their working life
The…Read more…
FE colleges in northern England announce plans for hundreds of job losses
The article Redundancy threats stalk northern colleges first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Only 31% of NHS staff were satisfied with their level of pay in 2017
The article NHS Staff Survey results show that woeful pay has taken its toll, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and UNISON is celebrating the good, while protecting against the bad and the ugly side of apprenticeships
The article National Apprenticeship Week – raising…Read more…
With this dangerous experiment, ministers are gambling with public safety
The article Privatising overnight supervision in probation hostels risks public safety first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Access to good, affordable social housing is key to family and social health, community service group conference hears
The article ‘It’s a disgrace that housing workers live in worse conditions than…Read more…
Too many community, housing and care workers are being ‘attacked at work for minimum wage’ as a normal part of the job
The article Everyone has the right to a safe and secure workplace, declares…Read more…
‘It is a fight we must win – It is a fight we will win”
The article It’s time to pay up for care first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Community delegates recognise work of Care Workers for Change campaign in defending care services and organising a fragmented and casualised workforce
The article Organising to raise the bar first…Read more…
Thank you to all public servants working through the cold and the snow to support everyone who needs you. You are the pride of our union, our communities and our country.
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Behind the scenes with our award-winning lawyers
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It’s only got 28 days but UNISON made every one of February’s count – here’s our regular round up of just a few of the things the union achieved over the last month
The article Packing a punch, in…Read more…
Free school meals for those who need them most has been a hallmark of our school system for decades. It has been an accepted principle under numerous governments that no child – no matter how much…Read more…