TUC asks Black workers and others to share any experiences of workplace racism, using an online survey which runs to 27 February
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End-of-year accounts for 2016 – branch audits
Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
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Blog: Brexit negotiations need clarity, honesty and openness – so far all three have been lacking
No-one voted to leave the EU to weaken their rights at work. Few want to tear apart the families of those who have made their lives here. And everyone would, I hope, want to see a thriving British…Read more…
Brexit must mean real investment in public services, jobs & living standards, says UNISON
Responding to Theresa May’s speech on Brexit, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “People know we’re leaving Europe, but are worried about what Brexit means. “The Prime Minister says she…Read more…
Derby public backs striking school staff
76% of people who responded to survey about the strike back UNISON members defending their pay
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‘Ten thousand books were pulped’ – your library stories
UNISON members share their experiences of what the local government cuts have meant for library services where they live and work
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How much funding will your children’s school lose? Find out here
Search by postcode to find out how much schools near you will lose
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Blog: Cash-strapped schools are struggling to give children a decent education
Only last month I wrote here about the problems facing school funding – and the need for the funding formula to resolve it in a way that’s fair to communities across the country. I said: “The…Read more…
Derby school support staff start week of action
Teaching assistants, school supervisors, admin staff and other support workers striking between 7am and 1pm every day this week
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‘Fair funding’ must also mean sufficient funding, say education unions
Following the publication of the Government’s final proposals for its long-awaited National Funding Formula (NFF), organisations representing school staff, teachers and leaders – ATL, GMB,…Read more…
The fight for our rights that lies ahead
In the long run, employees in the UK could find themselves with less control over their working lives than their EU counterparts. And British rights could go from being enshrined in EU law, to being…Read more…
Government’s claim to have ‘protected’ the NHS is a sham, says UNISON
Commenting on remarks made today (Wednesday) to the Commons Public Accounts Committee by NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “It’s…Read more…
Minimum wage rates go up in April
UNISON calls for living wage and an end to age discrimination ‘built into’ minimum wage
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Right to paid holidays and parental leave under threat after Brexit, says UNISON
UNISON is backing a campaign launched today (Wednesday) to prevent employment rights enjoyed by millions from being scrapped after Brexit. The union is supporting a new bill that aims to ensure…Read more…
Nominations are open for 2017 NEC election
Nominations for members to stand for seats on the union’s national executive council must be made by 10 February
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How much does it cost to send your child to school
UNISON members can help teaching union NASUWT with its annual survey into the true cost of education for families
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Recognition for a champion of our NHS
I’m proud that Gail has been honoured with an OBE, and not just because I know how hard she works for UNISON members. I’m proud too because at time when our health service is under so much pressure,…Read more…
A run on the bank
The rise of food banks are the most visible face of the poverty crisis affecting the UK in 2017 – they’re the country’s new emergency service. We spent a few days at one to find out more
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Reading between the lines: what’s going on with our libraries?
Libraries are under threat – what’s happening with them in your area?
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Thousands of people share film thanking public sector workers
Last month, members of the public shared messages for all the public sector staff working over Christmas – and it’s been a huge hit
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