Access to good, affordable social housing is key to family and social health, community service group conference hears
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Everyone has the right to a safe and secure workplace, declares conference
Too many community, housing and care workers are being ‘attacked at work for minimum wage’ as a normal part of the job
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It’s time to pay up for care
‘It is a fight we must win – It is a fight we will win”
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Organising to raise the bar
Community delegates recognise work of Care Workers for Change campaign in defending care services and organising a fragmented and casualised workforce
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Blog: Thanks to UNISON members, vital public services are still running
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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Legal Eagles
Behind the scenes with our award-winning lawyers
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Packing a punch, in the shortest month
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
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Blog: We can and must stop this dreadful attack on children living in poverty
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…
Help a million children get the free school meals they need
UNISON backs Children’s Society campaign against changes to free school meal eligibility in England which could stop up to one million children qualifying
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The continuing crisis in Northamptonshire
Special report: County council’s financial crisis could be the tip of an iceberg warns union
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Blog: A union that goes out to our members, rather than expecting them to come to us
This year we celebrate 25 years of UNISON. It’ll be a time for great celebration, and an opportunity to look back on what we’ve achieved. But it’s also an opportunity to plan for the future. Lothian…Read more…
UNISON launches new mobile face-to-face advice service for workers in Edinburgh and the Lothians
UNISON is today (Friday) launching a new face-to-face advice service for employees working in care homes, GP practices or out in the community. The mobile advice unit – a custom-made vehicle with an…Read more…
UNISON welcomes moves to protect apprentices
‘Largest apprenticeship provider in the north of England’ signs up to UNISON apprenticeships charter
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Public sector staff are overstretched and under-appreciated, says UNISON
Commenting on the TUC’s new analysis of unpaid overtime in the UK, released today (Friday) to coincide with the 14th annual Work Your Proper Hours Day. UNISON assistant general secretary Christina…Read more…
Staff yet again paying the price as British Gas profits fall, says UNISON
British Gas staff shouldn’t be feeling the heat today. It should be Centrica chief executive Iain Conn
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More meat inspectors are needed following Russell Hume scandal, says UNISON
The FSA must act now and take on more directly-employed meat inspectors
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UNISON writes to vice chancellors over university pensions dispute
Union urges them to back call to involve ACAS in seeking solution on Universities Superannuation Scheme
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Help the campaign to save 500 lives a year
A change to the law on organ donation could save hundreds of people – and you can help
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Tuition fees review ‘needs to support wider access’
UNISON calls for the abolition of fees and free higher education in response to Theresa May’s review
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UNISON and Nursing Times partnership helps support next generation of nurses
Student nurses can get an extra benefit from their UNISON membership
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