The enormous profits being racked up by Private Finance Initiative (PFI) companies should be subject to a new windfall tax, so much-needed resources can be put back into the UK’s cash-strapped public…Read more…
You can help inform future social housing policy
The Chartered Institute of Housing has launched a survey into social housing and housing workers and tenants’ views are particularly welcome
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Blog: A strong record of organising in the housing sector
I am proud that we have secured this agreement – and I hope that in the years ahead we can continue to deliver for Optivo members, as they seek to deliver decent affordable housing for those who need…Read more…
UNISON to negotiate pay and conditions for staff at one of the UK’s largest housing associations
The agreement means staff will have a voice that is heard and respected in the workplace
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Government pay policies are pushing children into poverty, says TUC
“Poor pay has left many public sector families desperately watching the pennies,” comments UNISON
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UNISON members show some BIG love
Valentine’s Day, Heart UNISON, Public Service Champions and Pay Up Now! – it all came together across the country today
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Patient transport members vote on industrial action over two-tier workforce
Members recruited when Greater Manchester PTS was privately run are paid less with inferior terms and conditions
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HE members to be consulted to over proposed pension changes
Members in the Universities Superannuation Scheme pension scheme face loss of money under proposals from the employer
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Moray activists fight possible Valentine’s massacre
Branch members take anti-cuts campaign to the streets as they count down to council meeting that could slash services
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University of South Wales cleaners win tribunal case
Private company unlawfully deducted pay from cleaners after agreeing to cover the cost of their travel time to a new site
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Blog: It’s ❤ unions week and we have so much to be proud of
Know that every UNISON member and activist plays a vital role in building a better country for everyone who relies on the public services you provide.
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Glasgow women to march in their fight for equal pay
Suffragettes will lead Scottish demonstration in continuing struggle over grading system and equal pay
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Are you receiving universal credit? Have your say
UNISON is looking for people who are on the national minimum wage – currently £7.50 an hour – and who also get universal credit
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Safety reps honoured for ‘going beyond the call of duty’
Margaret Davis and Adrian House named UNISON safety reps of the year
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Damning NAO report “exposes government’s lamentable approach to social care”
Responding to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on the social care workforce published today (Thursday), UNISON’s assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This damning report exposes…Read more…
UNISON calls for a new set of principles for public service contracts
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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Cambridge University is leading the way on pay, says UNISON
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…
UNISON welcomes Cambridge living wage move
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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‘It’s time to make UNISON’s voices heard’
NEC hears call for ‘a massive show of strength’ on 12 May
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Rushed visits are devastating for the caring and the cared for, says UNISON
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…