East Midlands council signs up to quality care and fair pay during National Carers’ Week
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It’s almost time for our One Team parties
Get read for July’s celebration of the whole NHS team, including our new awards for health heroes
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Mike Dempsey – a much missed friend of our union
Everything we achieve today is built on the work of people like Mike Dempsey – and for that we owe him a tremendous debt.
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Decision to drop “spying” plans welcomed by UNISON
UNISON has welcomed a decision to ditch plans that would have allowed police and intelligence agencies to spy on unions. Trade union activity will now be exempt from police interception warrants…Read more…
When bus services are axed, it can isolate communities
“We are living in isolation” – Michelle Wilkes describes the impact of bus service cuts on her community
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Not a normal day for NHS workers
On a normal Wednesday morning Emily Heron would be taking patients’ blood pressure or doing observations…
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Police shouldn’t spy on unions – and now won’t be allowed to
Given the welcome scrutiny of police failings and cover ups in recent years – including Hillsborough, Orgreave and the scandal of undercover police officers infiltrating legitimate campaigning and…Read more…
23 June: five key questions on the EU referendum
When you’re considering how to vote in the EU referendum later this month, here are five key points to have in mind
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Migration and the EU referendum
UNISON produces two new factsheets on migration and an inclusive Europe as part of campaign for a Remain vote in the EU referendum on 23 June
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Retired members sought for UNISON self-organised group conferences
National retired members’ organisations asks for submissions from members wanting to attend disabled members’, LGBT members’, Black members and women’s conferences as delegates in October, November,…Read more…
United in our condemnation of the ugly rhetoric employed by Brexit campaigners
Although UNISON is encouraging a Remain vote, it’s clear that there are arguments for leaving the EU. But they aren’t being made by the bilious, hate-filled campaigns aiming to drag us into…Read more…
Beware the NHS myths from Gove and the Brexit Bunch
As the economy stutters, more people lose their jobs, tax receipts fall and services are cut, do you trust Michael Gove and Boris Johnson to defend our health service and fund it properly?
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Jeremy Corbyn has adopted a different and welcome tone in the EU debate
Like UNISON, Jeremy Corbyn has long-standing criticisms of the European Union, but also appreciates what membership provides for the British people – especially in terms of workplace rights,…Read more…
UNISON’s referendum campaign reaches new heights
‘Don’t risk our NHS, vote to remain in the EU’ urges giant banner at UNISON Centre
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Practical, immediate steps to help those in need today
Please do give whatever support you can. Because in different circumstances it could be any of us – any of our families – stood far from home and unable to go back
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Union backs 18 June convoy in solidarity with refugees
Union calls on members to take part in or donate goods to convoy travelling to refugee camp in Calais
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UNISON’s legal team wins prestigious employment law award
UNISON’s legal team has won the inaugural Solicitors Journal award for employment team of the year, against stiff competition from private sector law firms. The awards panel was impressed by the…Read more…
Fire and rescue reforms a risk to public and staff, says UNISON
Union hits out at plans for England contained in government’s police and crime bill
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Higher education members to be consulted on ‘meagre’ pay offer
Service group executive recommends industrial action after employer fails to improve on 1.1% for most staff
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Belfast honours nurses
Freedom of the city accepted by UNISON delegation – on behalf of the whole health care family
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