Aside from those on the very lowest wages, the pay misery for school, hospital and town hall staff goes on. The government’s stubborn refusal to end the one per cent pay cap means wages are lagging…Read more…
The government has spread the ‘jam’ far too thinly, says UNISON
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today (Wednesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Despite all the rhetoric, the previous Chancellor’s austerity plan is still very much…Read more…
How much of a risk do new cleaning agents pose to you?
UNISON survey aims to find out scale of problem in wake of concerns over rise in superbugs
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We must care for the NHS as it has cared for so many of us
Long waits for both routine and essential NHS care are becoming increasingly common – whether someone is trying to see a GP or a specialist – and yet the Tory mantra remains the same. Like ostriches…Read more…
Schools to close as Durham teaching assistants take second two-day strike action
More than 100 primary schools across County Durham will be affected tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday as teaching assistants strike for a second time in a long-running dispute over cuts to their pay….Read more…
Cutbacks leaving LGBT people without specialist mental and sexual health support
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are facing long waits for appointments at gender identity clinics and being denied specialist mental health counselling because of cutbacks, says…Read more…
Thanking those stars in every school, who shine so bright
I know that in schools up and down the country – in mainstream education as well as in more specialist schools – staff of all kinds provide vital support for our children. Whether it’s helping…Read more…
The campaign to Save Our Local Services goes on
UNISON will continue to campaign for vital local services to be properly funded after successful day of action focused on social care raised awareness with MPs
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This school is ready to celebrate – are you?
This week UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis went to Waverley school in Enfield to celebrate the school support staff
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Patients facing bed shortages and long waits because government not delivering on mental health funding, says UNISON
Patients facing bed shortages and long waits because government not delivering on mental health funding, says UNISON Mental health patients are facing bed shortages, longer waits for treatment and…Read more…
Conference discusses fighting back against the politics of hate
LGBT delegates hear of fears after EU referendum and pledge to fight rise of hate crime after the vote
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ILGA co-secretary general says: ‘We are stronger together’
Ruth Baldacchino tells LGBT conference that decades of mobilising gives us valuable experience for the future
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Delegates back call to improve representation
Under-representation – particularly among young members – cited as a problem that needs to be tackled
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LGBT conference applauds recruitment award winners
Vice president Carol Sewell hands out awards and urges delegates to continue the excellent work
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LGBT delegates develop themes of inclusivity
Delegates debate a range of motions on how best to increase inclusivity while being sensitive on language issues
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LGBT conference stress that we’re ‘stronger in UNISON’
Delegates look back at a tumultuous year – and forward to building the community of the union
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UNISON pledges continued support to fight discrimination of LGBT members
General secretary highlights work done by the union’s LGBT members as conference convenes in Wales
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UNISON’s LGBT members still face continuing prejudice and discrimination, both at inside and outside of work
UNISON stands against discrimination no matter what form it takes. We will continue to fight it alongside all of you until the stain of prejudice is finally eradicated from our society, and the equal…Read more…
Legal changes will deny injured workers access to justice, says UNISON
Government plans to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims will deny many thousands of employees made ill or injured by their jobs every year the ability to take cases against…Read more…
Unions call for more investment in further education
General secretary Dave Prentis signs joint letter to chancellor Philip Hammond ahead of autumn statement
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