Dave Prentis opens union’s energy conference with tributes and thanks
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Gender pay gap still a problem, delegates hear
Local government conference debates measures to tackle the issue, as the pay gap and the glass ceiling still exist
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Standing up for children’s education
School cuts are affecting children and UNISON will gear up campaigning against them, local government conference vows
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‘We need to talk about safe housing‘
The horrific tragedy at Grenfell tower pushessafe housing up the agenda at UNISON’s local government conference
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Finsbury Park – A further attempt by extremists to divide our nation and our communities
It is clear that this assault on worshippers leaving a Mosque in Finsbury Park during the holy month of Ramadan was a further attempt by extremists to divide our nation and our communities. To target…Read more…
Derby and Durham school support staff bring inspiration
Faced with huge cuts to their pay, these UNISON members fought back
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Local government conference remembers Grenfell Tower
Minute’s silence, collection and statement form the branch, as last week’s fire casts its shadow over delegates
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Plight raised of Black workers in fragmented workplaces
Conference hears that the post-Brexit world, where the ‘other’ is increasingly seen as a problem, is making the situation worse for Black workers
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Delegates look to the future with debates on apprenticeships
Local government conference says apprenticeships are important, but must be properly funded and designed
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UNISON vows to build care campaign
Conference pledges to campaign on funding crisis and step up action to organise workers
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Unison pledges campaign to fight cuts to council funding
‘Our broad range of services are needed more than ever’ delegates hear as union local government conference gets under way
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UNISON is ‘strong and stable’ WET conference hears
Water, environment and transport delegates debate a wide range of motions as their conference opens in Brighton
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The residential care system is failing the elderly, says UNISON
Elderly and vulnerable people in residential care homes are being left in re-used continence pads, denied trips to the toilet and kept indoors for days on end because of severe staff shortages,…Read more…
Grenfell – We cannot risk another tragedy like this happening ever again
Our hearts go out to all those caught up in the fire in Kensington, many of whom still don’t know what has happened to their friends and family members, and to those who escaped, but have lost…Read more…
Dyslexia – what does it mean and how can you help?
New UNISON online training module helps members and activists understand the condition and equips you to support colleagues
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Unions call for a long overdue pay rise for hard-pressed council employees
Three unions representing more than 1.6 million local government employees in schools and councils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have today (Wednesday) submitted a pay claim that…Read more…
UNISON comments on unemployment figures
Commenting on the latest unemployment and earnings figures, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Demand for public services continues to rise, but these figures confirm that the workforce is…Read more…
Know someone who goes ‘above and beyond’ for Black members?
Nominations are open now for UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award 2018
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General election result and Northern Ireland talks
UNISON Northern Ireland issues statement as Conservative Party seeks agreement with Democratic Unionist Party on supporting a minority government after general election result
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The fightback starts here – but there’s still a lot to do
National executive welcomes general election results and prepares for work ahead
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