New survey reveals danger for staff in the charity and voluntary sector
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New survey reveals danger for staff in the charity and voluntary sector
The article Violence towards staff in charities and housing associations must end first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON general secretary speaks at union’s police and justice service group conference
The article ‘Now is the time to win for our members’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON responds to the government’s health announcement
The article Scrapping the NHS pay cap is the right thing to do, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
We want to see employers ensure that workers are not overloaded by their jobs, and that they have suitable support systems to help them overcome difficulties – like well trained and supportive…Read more…
Employers urged to ‘take real action’ to support staff
The article Stigma around mental health must end, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
5,000 march through Scottish capital to demand an end to the public sector pay cap
The article Thousands march in Edinburgh to demand: Pay Up Now! first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
You call 999, you’re put through to someone, the police arrive… But of course, it’s never as simple as that
The article The timeline of a crime first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
It’s world mental health day this Tuesday (10 October) so to mark the occasion we’re looking at some data that shows what’s happening to mental health service users
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Join us for a Lobby Against School Cuts to show MPs that, despite the Department of Education’s welcome rethink, there is still a problem
The article Schools funding is still in crisis – prepare to…Read more…
In June this year, UNISON ran a survey to find out about members’ financial situations, and some of the results are shocking, especially when it came to our Black members.
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The campaigner is urging everyone to help create a fairer society for all and reject a slide toward the past he remembers
The article Harry Leslie Smith’s new book is an essential call to arms…Read more…
New UNISON survey of staff working in mental health services
The article Cuts to mental health leave staff facing violence and aggression, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Across the country, MPs are coming under increasing pressure to show whose side they’re on, and stand with those who serve our communities, teach our children and care for our loved ones. Together,…Read more…
Responding to the government’s announcement today (Tuesday) that it will increase the number of training places for nurses, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “It’s about time the government…Read more…
Make sure the politicians hear our call to Pay Up Now! – at Westminster and online
The article Pay: Join the lobby on 17 October first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
A personal message from Dave Prentis
The article Rodney Bickerstaffe first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Rodney Bickerstaffe – former General Secretary of both UNISON and NUPE – died today (Tuesday). UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Rodney, or Bick as he was known to many, was a great…Read more…
The results of the Labour Link election are now available – elected members of the committee will take office immediately
The article Labour link: 2017 committee election results first appeared on…Read more…
Over 100,000 people have now signed UNISON’s petition on the parliamentary website calling for an end to the public sector pay cap, making a debate in Westminster look increasingly likely, says…Read more…
Result of the by-election for the probation general seat on the police and justice service group executive.
The article POLICE and JUSTICE: Service group executive by-election result first appeared…Read more…