Responding to the publication of the government’s white paper on housing today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “For years now many people have been priced out of buying or…Read more…
UNISON responds to TUC analysis saying insecure work up by a quarter since 2011
Responding to TUC analysis published today (Tuesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Homecare workers are under severe pressure to provide top-notch – and often intimate – care, while…Read more…
NHS pressures to be surveyed on UNISON’s sixth annual safe staffing day
NHS staff are being urged to record nurse-to-patient ratios today (Tuesday) as hospitals face unprecedented demand, says UNISON. A snapshot of the pressures facing NHS staff will be recorded over 24…Read more…
Derby school support staff continue action up to half term
UNISON video showcases support for six-month action from parents and teaching colleagues
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A moment to appreciate
Gary Burgon says ‘thaks’ to the strangers who saved his life
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Intensive care, eternal thanks
An unprovoked assault outside a Manchester nightclub changed Matthew Edgington’s life for ever.
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The importance of your mental health
Find out why UNISON is campaigning for more funding for mental health
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Older people are not getting the homecare they need
“How can you deliver high quality care when you are given such a short time to do all this? You have to get your ‘client’ up, assist with washing, baths, drying, dressing, empty commodes,…Read more…
Pirouetting onto the UNISON stage
Tamar Dixon started out as a dancer, but has since pursued a new passion as a teaching assistant. And with her new job she also discovered UNISON
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Fighting back against the cyber bullies
A local councillor from Wales spoke to UNISON members about her experience of cyber abuse
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Agreement on building fire and rescue equality welcomed
Employers, unions and other stakeholders sign memorandum of understanding
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Brexit white paper leaves us no clearer, says UNISON
Commenting on the white paper published today (Thursday) setting out the government’s Brexit plans, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “We might now have a white paper, but we’re…Read more…
Local MPs and care workers protest in Haringey calling for the fairer treatment of homecare workers
MPs and care workers are staging a protest today (Thursday) outside Haringey Civic Centre in Wood Green, calling on the council to do its bit to improve conditions for homecare staff across the…Read more…
Blog: Fighting for labour values and a Labour government
UNISON will always stand against hatred, and we’ll always speak out when we see it. Unlike our Prime Minister – we won’t hold hands with bigots and racists.
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Government must act as NHS student applications slump, says UNISON
Responding to the announcement that university applications for nursing and midwifery courses have fallen dramatically, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “The government said replacing…Read more…
Save Our Services: How cuts are hitting Black people
Black workers are usually the first to lose their job in a recession – and this has been true for services provided by local government in the latest recession
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The government should admit employment tribunal fees were a mistake and scrap them
The government’s decision to demand a fee from anyone taking their employer to court was ill-judged, has failed to save the taxpayer money, and prevented thousands of badly treated workers from…Read more…
English sixth form workers accept pay offer
New agreement sees 1% pay rise backdated to September and abolition of three lowest pay rates from 1 January this year
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Policing is changing
We caught up with police and justice service group chair Caryl Nobs to talk about the changes to policing and why she hopes police members vote in the terms and conditions ballot taking place in…Read more…
Careers guidance needs professional staff and recognition
Government needs to ‘properly recognise the value of careers professionals’ says UNISON after minister’s speech on service strategy for England
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