Joint statement from general secretary Dave Prentis and president Eric Roberts
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The families of British soldiers and Iraqi civilians deserve nothing less than justice
UNISON expects that those who took the decision to invade, while failing to adequately plan for the future, should be held accountable for their actions.
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Government must do more to reassure EU health workers post-Brexit, says UNISON
Government must do more to reassure EU health workers post-Brexit, says UNISON EU health staff employed in the UK need guarantees from the government that their jobs and futures are not under threat,…Read more…
UNISON sends solidarity to striking NUT members in England
Union urges members to support legal protests and rallies organised by the NUT
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You’ll never walk alone with Eric
Eric Roberts looks forward to a year as the president of ‘the best union in the country’
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Add your name to the call for EU citizens’ right to remain
UNISON stands with all those who have a right to work in this country and will continue to defend their right to do so – Dave Prentis
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Health staff pay increase in Northern Ireland
Statement from UNISON Northern Ireland head of bargaining and representation Anne Speed
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Do you know a health hero?
Our Health Heroes awards launched during One Team for Patient Care week of action
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How are cuts affecting LGBT people and services?
UNISON commissions research on implications of public spending cuts
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Study shows the public wants the government to pay for the training of student nurses, says UNISON
The government should continue to pay for the training of student nurses and midwives, and not force NHS trainees to fund their degrees with loans, according to a new survey published today (Friday)…Read more…
Social work bill ‘does nothing to address the real problems’
UNISON joins professional associations and academic bodies to condemn plans to give ministers control over social work regulation in England
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Joint trade union statement on the Labour Party
The current crisis within the Parliamentary Labour Party is deeply regrettable and unnecessary. Last week’s vote to leave the European Union presents the entire labour movement with unprecedented…Read more…
UNISON women join protest against pension inquality
Union members join WASPI lobby of Parliament over pension age increases
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Social workers need clear support to handle stress and workload
UNISON welcomes report from University of East Anglia on ’emotional intelligence and burnout’ in child and family social work
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UNISON statement on the Labour Party
Monday 27 June 2016 Speaking today (Monday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Last summer, our union nominated Jeremy Corbyn for Labour leader, and a great number of our members voted for…Read more…
The Tories are divided, but at this crucial time, Labour should not be
Support for Jeremy remains the position of this union as determined by our members through our democratic structures. Our Labour party members conference next week will be have an open and honest…Read more…
New presidential team announced
UNISON’s new president is Eric Roberts, it was announced today. He is joined on the presidential team by Carol Sewell and the newest vice president, Margaret McKee.
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We may not be in Europe, but the threat of TTIP remains
UNISON will continue the fight to exclude public services from secret trade agreements
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Activists feel stress of increasing workloads
UNISON to explore ways of supporting activists and reps in stressful situations
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Conference agrees measures on supporting activists
Creative ideas for training, accreditation and mentoring all to the fore as delegates discuss helping reps
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