UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has written to the Minister for the Cabinet Office calling for a new public service ethos to underpin the delivery of services
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UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has written to the Minister for the Cabinet Office calling for a new public service ethos to underpin the delivery of services
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Responding to the announcement today (Wednesday) that the University of Cambridge is to seek formal accreditation as a real living wage employer,
UNISON’s head of higher education Donna…Read more…
University to seek formal accreditation from Living Wage Foundation – a move which UNSION says should be copied across all UK universities
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NEC hears call for ‘a massive show of strength’ on 12 May
The article ‘It’s time to make UNISON’s voices heard’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Commenting on research published today (Thursday) by disability charity Leonard Cheshire, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said:“Rushed visits cause much distress to elderly and…Read more…
Real-terms cuts to school funding since 2015 have led to a big reduction in the number of secondary teachers, teaching assistants and support staff in England, says research published today…Read more…
Consultative ballot sees 97% say ‘No’ to plans by North Yorkshire trust to move their jobs to a wholly owned subsidiary
The article Harrogate NHS members reject plans to transfer them to private…Read more…
Real-terms cuts to school funding since 2015 have led to a big reduction in the number of secondary teachers, teaching assistants and support staff in England, says research published today…Read more…
New data shows employment tribunals are on the rise again – thanks to our Supreme Court victory
The article A return to justice: thanks to UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Comedian Mark Thomas and two aspiring stand-ups from Palestine, Faisal Abu Alhayjaa and Alaa Shehada, talk about a new show that dares to find the comedy in occupation
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Commenting on the government’s response to the Taylor Review published today (Wednesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The government’s good work plan looks set to fall at the first…Read more…
Members in schools and councils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being consulted on two-year pay offer
The article Local government pay consultation first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
The point at which women were able to express their views at the ballot box was the point at which they could begin to take charge of their own destiny. That principle is right at the heart of our…Read more…
Changes to data protection regulations and changes to the political funds mean the forms have to change from 1 March
The article Coming soon: New application forms first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Your union has negotiated a deal with a new parter – just for UNISON members
The article Need advice with your mortgage? first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The stress epidemic in public services is a sadly all-too-familiar story
The article Stress: helping branches help our members first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Wigan NHS members reject plans to transfer them to wholly-owned subsidiary company
The article Wigan hospital workers vote for strike ballot first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Join the UNISON lottery – win cash prizes AND support our charity, There for You
The article It’s the classic win, win first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON’s women’s conference voted against the UK government’s decision to limit child tax credit to the first two children, and the so called ‘rape clause’
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Speaking at the annual women’s conference in Liverpool today (Friday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “In recent months a lid has been lifted on a sordid and seedy world, one we hoped…Read more…