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…
Blog: Another reason to be proud of our union – on May Day, and every day
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…
It’s not us, it’s all about YOU!
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
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Sunshine and showers – April’s highlights
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.
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Save our nurseries: when the kids went to Westminster
Are these the youngest UNISON campaigners?
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Blog: Listen to these moments of truth
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…
The UK’s disappearing meat hygiene inspectors
Between March 2013 and April 2017, the number of meat inspectors employed by the independent Food Standards Agency (FSA) dropped by 30%.
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Blog: Today we reaffirm our demand for safe and healthy work for all
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…
A win for employees at Nottingham City Council
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…
Youngsters show racism the red card
Dave Prentis praises the ‘inspirational work’ of school children from across the UK
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UNISON challenges police commissioner takeover of fire services
Concern for support staff jobs as cost-cutting drives government agenda
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UNISON responds to Lord Darzi’s interim report on NHS funding
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…
Nurse and midwife numbers dragged down by Brexit effect
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…
Blog: The future of our country depends on it
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…
University of Bath agrees to reinstate living wage
UNISON welcomes ‘urgently needed first step’ but says more must be done to tackle pay inequality
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More join our fight against violence at work
Community service group committed to using the charter to help end the belief that violence and aggression is ‘part of the job’
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Court of Appeal pay victory for Nottingham City Council employees
Nottingham City Council was wrong to deny several hundred of its employees the right to incremental pay increases with effect from April 2011, says a judgment handed down at the Court of Appeal. The…Read more…
Nursery funding campaign goes to Westminster
Salford campaigners to the fore in launching national funding for nurseries campaign at Parliament on 25 April
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Blog: A credit to their community
UNISON and our members need to be round the table and involved in the decisions about the future of public services in Northamptonshire. By ensuring that, we’ll achieve better outcomes for everyone –…Read more…
Labour’s housing plans give millions priced out of housing real hope, says UNISON
Thursday 19 April 2018 For immediate release Commenting on Labour’s plans to build a million ‘genuinely affordable’ properties over 10 years, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “It’s great…Read more…