The work and pensions select committee investigating the collapse of Carillion must leave no stone unturned when it questions the asset management firms who held shares in the outsourcing firm, says…Read more…
Blog: A day of action for our NHS
UNISON is backing tomorrow’s day of action organised by Health Campaigns Together and The People’s Assembly. There will be a march in Central London (starting at noon on Gower Street) with other…Read more…
‘I will be with you on the picket lines’ vows Dave Prentis
General secretary backs Birmingham strikers as he speaks to ‘the biggest gathering of women trade unionists in this country’
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UNISON’s women’s conference opens in Liverpool today
UNISON’s 2018 women’s conference opened today (Friday) at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool.
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‘You can be a mother, daughter, sister and engineer if you wish’
UNISON’s women’s conference addresses the lack of women working in science, technology, engineering and maths
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‘I see first-hand how lack of funding is harming the NHS’
UNISON president and hospital catering assistant Margaret McKee gives rousing speech to women’s conference
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Women’s conference kicks off with a vote to boost organising
Women’s conference votes to take measures to ensure more low paid women can participate in the union
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Blog: Standing up for working people includes standing up for mental health
All too often, Mental Health does not receive the attention or the support, that other health problems do. Our union has a proud history of fighting for greater funding for mental health support, but…Read more…
LGBT History Month helps us challenge prejudice
There are plenty of resources available for activists to use during LGBT History Month
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How UNISON has helped beat the January blues
The union kicked off 2018 with a month of individual successes, stirring calls to action and an ingenious new campaign. And that was just in January. Here’s our ‘hi 5’ highlights
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End-of-year accounts for 2017 – branch audits
Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
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The holocaust is a constant reminder of the dangers of allowing hate, discrimination and division to develop and go unchallenged
On this day, we remember the precious lives lost and the deep grief felt by those who survived, honouring their memories by challenging hate and commit ourselves to ensure that “never again” is not…Read more…
Blog: Today I saw our union at its best
Teresa and Geoff are making a massive difference, even when times are tough. Thank you to them for the warm welcome today and for everything they, like all our activists, do for our union.
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Carillion – a growing pension scandal?
The questions keep coming after the collapse of Carillion. Now, what is happening to employees’ pensions?
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The government must turn back the tide on NHS nursing shortages, says UNISON
The House of Commons Health Committee publishes a report on the nursing workforce
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Holocaust Memorial Day and the story of disabled people
Holocaust Memorial Day helps us to remember the atrocities against minority groups including disabled people
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Care sector ‘is vital for our society and our economy’
UNISON sets out priorities at successful first national social care seminar
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Former president tells delegates UNISON can help them achieve
Labour MP Eleanor Smith urges delegates at Black members’ conference to get involved politically to build hope and change
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Remembering Irene Stacey – a stalwart of our union, and a friend
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her. She will be a…Read more…
President urges activists to strengthen the union
Density will create power, says Margaret McKee, and help build a world where all people are treated with respect
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