Union will be producing information for members from the EU and their families to reassure them of their rights
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MPs to discuss workers’ rights post-Brexit
UNISON backs private members’ bill and launches its new network for EU members
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UNISON leads campaign to save Bolton children’s centres
Union launch protest after council announces merger plan that will see two thirds of centres closed
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Joining the campaign for better conditions at Sports Direct
Sports Direct are the face of bad work conditions at present. If they want that to change, they need to be proactive. Allowing a full, independent investigation of what it’s like to work there is a…Read more…
Scottish college workers vote to strike in pay dispute
College employers urged to use negotiations on 25 August to agee pay fairness or strikes will mark the start of new academic year
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How much have higher education workers lost?
UNISON launches ‘salary loss calculator’ for UK university staff ahead of September’s industrial action ballot
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UNISON sets out its own Olympian stall in Birmingham
Union hosts community sporting event to help build relationships across the community and raise UNISON’s profile
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What do Olympians and the champions of our public services have in common?
The work that public servants do each and every day is more important than sporting prowess, but it will rarely receive a medal, will rarely headline the evening news or the front pages of the paper…Read more…
ODPs to come under the allied health professions umbrella
Change from April 2017 likely to mean ‘better representation during workforce planning activities and improved access to continuing professional development ‘
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How will the new housing act affect you and your family?
UNISON has published a new briefing on the 2016 Housing and Planning Act (England)
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We must support young people and the services they rely on
Youth workers are tireless in the support they provide to young people, for example helping them find work and getting more education. In the months and years ahead, it’s time we as a country showed…Read more…
Labour is becoming the new ‘nasty party’ – and it needs to stop
Chasing ideological purity is a dead end for Labour and everyone who needs a Labour government. There can be no place for witch hunts against Labour MPs, councillors and party staff by the left or…Read more…
A positive frame of mind
Mindfulness is a meditative technique that helps us cope with everyday stress
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Millions axed from youth service spending, says UNISON
An estimated £387 million has been axed in just six years from youth services across the UK, says a report from UNISON published today (Friday). The report –A Future at Risk: Cuts in Youth Services–…Read more…
Prentis seeks top-level Brexit meetings with government
UNISON’s general secretary wants to ensure ‘the best possible outcomes’ for members
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Save our local services: exciting new toolkit
UNISON has a long history of campaigning against unfair policies that hurt local workers and communities, from fighting for the national minimum wage to resisting cuts
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May The Force Be With You
Shaun McDermott is a PCSO on the community beat. His way of relaxing with the kids involves going to a galaxy far, far away…
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Jeremy Corbyn nominated for Labour leadership by UNISON Labour Link Committee
The committee decision follows discussions at regional and national level, and a consultation of UNISON members who are affiliated to the Labour party. The consultation was carried out online. UNISON…Read more…
Health staff in Luton rally against attack on sickness leave
UNISON warns that move risks staff coming to work ill to avoid triggering process that could lead to dismissal – in a trust that has one of best sick-leave records in the region
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Victory in Wales after unanimous vote for strike action
Staff at a private contractor for the Welsh NHS managed to halt changes to their terms and conditions after 100% of members voted for strike action.
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