Social workers are struggling with heavy caseloads, working longer hours and going without lunch breaks, according to a survey by UNISON and Community Care magazine. Nearly half (48%) of respondents…Read more…
We are fortunate to be surrounded by those who greeted an act of inhumanity with humanity
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the those killed in Westminster yesterday, those injured by this barbaric act, and their families, friends and loved ones. At times like these when those who wish…Read more…
Blog: Work in local government in Scotland? Vote to reject this pay deal
If you work in local government in Scotland, have your say and vote to reject this pay deal via unison.org.uk/lgscot17. And stand up for better wages for vital public services.
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NEC 2017 election: notification of ballots
Ballots are to take place for contested seats on the national executive council. Download list of contested and uncontested seats (PDF) NB unopposed candidates are not confirmed until the election…Read more…
Let’s make time to talk
Laney Walsh is one of UNISON’s most extraordinary activists, keeping a vow and working tirelessly to combat the stigma around mental health
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New offer that could settle Derby dispute to be put to school support staff, says UNISON
Strike action by Derby school support staff is to be suspended following a new offer from the city council, UNISON has announced today (Friday). UNISON will now recommend that its members across the…Read more…
Andy Burnham vows to end ‘callous culture’ of social care
The mayoral candidate for Great Manchester outlines plans for a fully-integrated health and social care service
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UNISON wins £70,000 pay-out for hospital cleaners
22 union members in Torquay receive damages after being made sick by hazardous chemical disinfectant
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All English schools face real cuts to funding
Latest Education Policy Institute report confirms unions’ warning over effects of new National Funding Formula
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Blog: The other u-turns Hammond could have made
The media will mock the Chancellor for his u-turn, but history will judge him and his party far more harshly for the u-turns he has failed to make.
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Zero-hours contracts give the upper hand to unscrupulous employers, says UNISON
Responding to Office of National Statistics figures published today (Wednesday) that show that the number of workers on zero-hours contracts has increased to 905,000, UNISON general secretary Dave…Read more…
Public sector workers face hardship from pay restraint, says UNISON
Commenting on the Resolution Foundation report on public sector pay released today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “After years of harsh pay restraint, those delivering our…Read more…
Sterilisation staff win pay rise after two-month dispute
Welsh health board offers increases of up to £1,900 a year after strike by staff paid less than colleagues working for neighbouring boards
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Our park lives are under threat
Our parks are now under an increasing threat, as local councils find their funding being cut and then cut again
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Blog: MPs must guarantee EU citizens the right to remain
Last week I wrote to all MPs backing EU citizens right to remain in the UK. I told them about the 67,000 UNISON members who are EU citizens working in public services, strongly urrged them to support…Read more…
UNISON wins payout for unfairly dismissed North West drug treatment staff
A group of workers supporting adults with addiction issues has won a six-figure settlement after their new employer left them jobless and without redundancy pay. The seven were recently awarded…Read more…
Blog: The WASPI campaign is a struggle for fairness
Some women have already waited years for an answer from the government – some as many as six years. That’s not fair or just, and it’s created real financial hardship, especially for those who’ve…Read more…
Blog: Hammond’s inadequate budget
While the Chancellor has – at long last – woken up to the reality of a situation exacerbated by his austerity government, the money announced yesterday won’t end the extreme rationing of care. In…Read more…
Funding care can lift women workers out of poverty, Welsh councils urged
UNISON Cymru/Wales writes to all country’s councils on International Women’s Day
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Public service workers are “the forgotten part of the ‘jam’ generation”, says UNISON
Commenting on the Spring Budget today (Wednesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: On pay “For almost a decade nurses, teaching assistants, town hall staff and others in the public sector…Read more…