‘Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment free of bullying and harassment’, delegates told
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UNISON statement on the EU referendum result
Over the coming weeks and months, all political leaders must think about how to address the issues that people in our communities care most about – falling incomes, insecure jobs, unaffordable…Read more…
Union will fight government’s proposed ‘bill of rights’
Government plan to replace Human Rights Act is ‘the gravest threat to freedom in Britain since the Second World War’
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UNISON will promote ‘public interest test’ to combat outsourcing
Union remains committed to stopping the march of privatisation of public services
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Don’t forget to vote today
I believe that we can have that better Britain inside Europe, but however you vote today, remember to exercise your democratic right and vote. Because you can be sure that those who work to undermine…Read more…
Voices for Palestine won’t be silenced
Conference hears that the boycott and disvestment campaign is working well
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‘Refugee lives do matter’
National delegate conference agrees to continue working to combat myths around migration
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PSI general secretary: ‘We must stop the race to the bottom’
Rosa Pavanelli tells delegates that “we must take democracy very seriously,” as she outlines global threat by multinational corporations
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Tide is turning against government’s austerity programme, says UNISON
The public willingness to accept cuts to public services is ‘exhausted’
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As UNISON and Jeremy have argued – we should Remain and reform Europe
Tomorrow UNISON members will be joining the rest of our communities in making this once in a generation decision. UNISON has weighed up the arguments – and for rights at work, public services and…Read more…
Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government
‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference
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Local government staff at breaking point and cutbacks to blame, says UNISON
Local government workers are experiencing unprecedented pressure and stress in the workplace – and government cuts are to blame, says a report from UNISON published today (Wednesday). The report…Read more…
Belfast mental health decision welcomed
UNISON welcomes good decision by Belfast Trust to maintain mental health and learning disability day centres
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A huge pleasure and an honour
I want to take this opportunity to thank UNISON members and activists – from different nations, services and politics – who make this union great. You often face personal struggles – yet give so much…Read more…
Government attack on public service pay ‘a disgrace’
UNISON members continue the fight for fair pay and the real living wage
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Prentis presents vision of a future built on what unites us
General secretary tells conference humanity has more in common that what divides it – and UNISON is the same
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UNISON must ‘lead the fightback’ against threats to democracy
Conference hears that plans for regional ‘devolution’ have nothing to do with improving the lives of the majority in those areas
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We are just two days from a generation-defining vote, says UNISON
Speaking at UNISON’s annual conference in Brighton today (Tuesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “We are just two days away from a generation-defining vote, and the tragic events of…Read more…
UNISON vows to tackle poverty across society and the deeply divided society it creates
National delegate conference gets underway with discussion on how to tackle the poverty affecting millions across the UK
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Justice Select Committee reveals flaws in employment tribunal fees, says UNISON
Responding to the report released today (Monday) by the Justice Select Committee, which says the introduction of employment tribunal fees has reduced ordinary people’s chances of getting…Read more…