Thousands of parents, pupils, school staff and their unions demonstrated against cuts to school funding yesterday
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The Chancellor is “completely out of touch” on pay, says UNISON
Commenting on the Chancellor’s comments today (Sunday) on public sector pay, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The Chancellor’s remarks show he is completely out of…Read more…
Blog: We must stop the government removing your rights without debate, oversight or a vote
Hard won rights fought for and won over decades could be eliminated by the stroke of a pen in Whitehall.
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Unions submit pay claim on behalf of over 30,000 police staff
The UK’s three largest unions have submitted a pay claim on behalf of the 32,000 police staff they represent in England and Wales. UNISON, UNITE and GMB have put in a claim for a 5% or £1,000…Read more…
Apprentices protected by new pay guidance
UNISON will support branches with new guidance ‘to make it stick’ in the workplace
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Rights of people at work must stay protected, says UNISON
Commenting on the publication of the Great Repeal Bill today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The rights of people at work must stay protected. It’s not enough to safeguard…Read more…
A better use of limited resources, but ambulance services need greater investment, says UNISON
Responding to NHS England’s announcement today (Thursday) about changes to ambulance call handler targets, national ambulance officer Alan Lofthouse said: “Every second counts for emergency call…Read more…
Members accept HE pay offer
But employers still haven’t gone ‘far enough’ says UNISON
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Local government SGE by-election result
By-election for the local government service group executive Cymru/Wales female seat
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UNISON comments on the Taylor review on modern employment practices
Commenting on the Taylor review on modern employment practices, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “There is serious room for improvement in employment practices particularly for home care…Read more…
Blog: The establishment political consensus is now in tatters
The recent election showed how much impact our union can have. Our issues became the country’s issues, and our policies were integral to Labour’s manifesto. Now, thanks in great part to the work of…Read more…
Government and employers must end poverty pay, says UNISON
Minimum hourly pay for workers must be increased substantially to reflect the rising cost of living, said UNISON today (Friday). The union is calling on the government to raise the current legal…Read more…
Scottish FE workers vote on £450 a year pay rise
UNISON recommends members accept ‘cap-busting’ offer in ballot which closes on 26 July
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Blog: Pay up now!
We’re launching a new campaign, which we’ll be rolling out over the summer, to win all public sector workers the pay rise that you have for so long been denied.
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Blog: 69 years our nation’s greatest institution and most remarkable achievement
I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be today than Cardiff, where I’ll be attending the Annual UNISON Cymru/Wales Regional Health Awards. I’m looking forward to talking to – and thanking – some of…Read more…
SGE by-elections: local government and higher education
Nominations open on 11 July and close on 18 August
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Union gears up for a summer of campaigning
First meeting of new national executive council gets straight down to business
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Health unions call for the government to act on public sector pay
Seventeen unions representing employees across the NHS have today (Tuesday) expressed anger and deep disappointment at the government’s failure to deal with the ongoing public sector pay…Read more…
Marching to end austerity
Cooks, cleaners, carers, nurses, teaching assistants, housing officers, hospital porters and many more, join tens of thousands of others in call to end austerity
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UNISON comments on latest NMC figures on UK nurses leaving the NHS
Commenting on the latest NMC figures, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “With both UK and EU nurses leaving, the NHS is heading towards a serious staffing crisis. The country simply isn’t…Read more…