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…
Harrogate NHS members reject plans to transfer them to private company
Consultative ballot sees 97% say ‘No’ to plans by North Yorkshire trust to move their jobs to a wholly owned subsidiary
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Schools forced to cut teachers’ and teaching assistants’ posts to make ends meet
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…
A return to justice: thanks to UNISON
New data shows employment tribunals are on the rise again – thanks to our Supreme Court victory
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We liberate the mind, we liberate the land
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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The government’s good work plan is no good, it won’t work and it isn’t a plan, says UNISON
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…
Local government pay consultation
Members in schools and councils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being consulted on two-year pay offer
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Blog: 100 years on, the fight continues for equality and equal representation
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…
Coming soon: New application forms
Changes to data protection regulations and changes to the political funds mean the forms have to change from 1 March
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Need advice with your mortgage?
Your union has negotiated a deal with a new parter – just for UNISON members
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Stress: helping branches help our members
The stress epidemic in public services is a sadly all-too-familiar story
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Wigan hospital workers vote for strike ballot
Wigan NHS members reject plans to transfer them to wholly-owned subsidiary company
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It’s the classic win, win
Join the UNISON lottery – win cash prizes AND support our charity, There for You
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Conference votes to oppose the tax credits rape clause
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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UNISON’s women’s conference opens in Liverpool today
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…
Demonstrators tell government to properly fund the NHS
Thousands march in London, with other local demonstrations taking place around the country to highlight the crisis in the health service
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UNISON women vote to fight for refuges
Refuge services for survivors of domestic violence have been decimated by the public-sector funding cuts, UNISON’s women’s conference heard
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Suffragette descendant addresses UNISON women
Dr Helen Pankhurst addresses UNISON women’s conference
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Blog: Our union is a Women’s union
Our union is the biggest and best in the country, because it’s unique. A union that did not put women first and fight discrimination wherever it is found would not be the union I know. It is up to…Read more…
The unique health challenges women face
UNISON’s women’s conference votes to support the ageing female workforce
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