UNISON was Rodney’s union – the house he helped build, and whose values he championed. Today we remembered his work, his incredible achievements, but most of all – his humanity, decency and…Read more…
UNISON: 25 years strong
Our union is strong as we approach our 25th anniversary, general secretary Dave Prentis told UNISON’s national executive council at its meeting in London.
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UNISON to honour former general secretary Rodney Bickerstaffe at memorial service
The life of Rodney Bickerstaffe – former general secretary of both UNISON and NUPE – will be celebrated at a memorial service today (Thursday) at Central Hall, Westminster. Speakers who are expected…Read more…
UNISON accepts local government pay offer
Pay deal will affect hundreds of thousands of local government members
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UNISON application forms on branch websites
Branches should make sure their websites are up to date
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Welsh Government cracks down on zero-hour contracts in homecare
UNISON praises ‘one step forward in dealing with the complex issue of precarious employment’
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One last attempt to save NHS bursaries, says UNISON
Scrapping the bursary is deterring a whole generation of nurses
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New study shows 1,000 Sure Start children’s centres may have shut
‘Children’s centres have been left in limbo,’ says UNISON
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Violent crime is on the rise, but who is working to keep you safe?
Find out how many police officers, police staff and PCSOs you have in your area
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Blog: Every signing really matters
Now that Blaenau Gwent have become the first Welsh signatory to the charter, we hope this incentivises other councils to follow suit.
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Challenging South Korea’s war on workers
South Korea may have hosted the Winter Olympics to warm applause, but the country’s trade unionists remain in the cold
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Hull recycling workers strike for sick pay
Branch appeals for donations to hardship fund as workers start two weeks on the picket line for sick pay from international company worth hundreds of millions
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Blog: Once again, our union is taking the fight to the government – and onto the streets
So wherever you live, wherever you work and whatever you do – please join us on May 12th to speak up and step up for the public services you work in and your whole community relies on. Bring your…Read more…
Magic March
March was a momentous month for UNISON members – not least because of a proposed revamp of NHS pay that could benefit a million health workers.
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University pay talks begin
Although no offer has been tabled, UNISON described the discussions as “constructive” and all parties have said they intend to make progress across all elements of the claim at the next meeting.
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University members asked to strike to defend USS pension scheme
Industrial action ballot follows 91% rejection of proposed move to ‘defined contribution’ scheme in consultation of affected members
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At long last NHS workers have a real pay offer – now it’s time for members to decide their future
If the pay offer is accepted, every NHS workers’ wages will go further, and the lowest paid would get a significant income boost. Meanwhile starting salaries for nurses, midwives and other health…Read more…
UNISON puts major proposal for NHS pay to its members
‘The agreement would mean an end at last to the government’s self-defeating and unfair 1% pay cap,’ says union.
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Proposed NHS pay agreement to benefit more than a million staff across England
Over a million hospital porters, 999 call handlers, healthcare assistants, nurses, midwives and other NHS staff across England are being offered long overdue pay rises of between 6.5 and 29% over the…Read more…
Funding review ‘must recognise real cost of providing quality college education’
UNISON reacts to minister’s announcement of review into English further education funding, alongside ‘efficiency and resilience’
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