This is one of the most dreadful ideas I have ever heard from this government. It would be far better and far more preferable to scrap the two-child limit altogether. UNISON’s campaign will continue…Read more…
Health unions welcome moves on pay but warn against making staff foot the bill
Talks about the much-needed review of the NHS pay structure and the decent wage rise can now begin.
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This is what we do – top 8 brilliant things from 2017
It’s impossible to review UNISON’s year and do justice to all the amazing things UNISON’s activists and members get up to. So, we haven’t tried. Instead here are 8 pretty important, awesome things…Read more…
UNISON comments on NHS Providers report on winter pressures
Alarming report shows the amount of strain the NHS is under even before winter pressures have kicked in
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NEC vows to continue pay campaign into union’s silver jubilee year
‘All parts of the union are feeling the strain of the austerity agenda’
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You forced MPs to discuss your pay
Almost 150,000 people signed the petition calling to scrap the public sector pay cap, and as a result, MPs debated the issue in Parliament this week.
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UNISON backs Brexit amendment to save the Good Friday Agreement
The UK government needs to show it is ‘genuinely committed’ to upholding the peace process, says the union
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Council pay offer to be considered by local government unions
The unions are putting the offer to their committees for consideration
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UNISON shows its continuing commitment to adult learning
UNISON renews learning agreements to benefit public service workers
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Help to stop the government using aid to subsidise education profits
Write to your MP and DFID calling for a halt to support and funding of so-called ‘low-fee’ private schools in Africa and Asia
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Two-child tax policy exposes the hypocrisy of the Prime Minster, says UNISON
UNISON says the policy is pushing families into poverty
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UNISON responds to government’s careers strategy
The government careers strategy is a missed opportunity to pull together an effective and coherent careers service.
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Blog: Today is an opportunity for MPs to stand up for public service workers
A letter to the Prime Minister – “After a life fighting for the interests of working people I am under no illusions about your government’s real plans. As things stand, it looks like you have no plan…Read more…
What happens if public service workers can’t afford to live near their work?
The cost of housing in London and the impact on public services
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Parliament debates UNISON’s public sector pay cap petition
UNISON’s petition calling on the government to scrap the public sector pay cap and give NHS, council, police and schools staff a decent pay rise will be debated today (Monday) in Parliament. Ahead of…Read more…
Drop in nursing applications is disappointing
Government’s decision to scrap the bursary has clearly deterred people from pursuing a career in nursing
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Blog: For public service workers, London’s housing situation is bleak
The housing crisis is one of the greatest problems – and challenges – that our country faces. For too long, not enough homes have been built. As a result, house prices in many parts of the country…Read more…
Hartlepool signs up for ethical care
North-East council becomes the latest to commit itself to UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter
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Rising housing costs forcing public service workers out of London, says UNISON
UNISON launches a survey report into the impact of housing costs on London’s public service workers
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Local government ballot result
Jane Slater has been elected unopposed to the North West female seat
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