UNISON is furious at public funding payout to firm advising on cuts
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Are you claiming the tax credits you’re entitled to?
If you’re eligible for tax credits, you really should check that you’re claiming all that you’re entitled to. It only takes a couple of minutes.
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Members need a strong and focused union to help them survive ‘crisis after crisis’
NEC hears update on Trade Union Bill and agrees EU referendum campaign
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UNISON to campaign for the UK to stay in Europe
UNISON is to campaign for the UK to stay part of the European Union, and will be encouraging its 1.3 million members to vote remain on 23 June. The decision was taken today (Wednesday) at a meeting…Read more…
NEC by-election: Cymru/Wales female seat
Nominations open on Tuesday 19 April 2016 and close at 5pm on Friday 20 May 2016
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UNISON welcomes halt to mental health trust’s pension sacrifice plan
Trust’s management withdraws plans to offer more pay to nurses if they sacrifice pension contributions
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UNISON welcomes halt to mental health trust’s pension sacrifice plan
Trust’s management withdraws plans to offer more pay to nurses if they sacrifice pension contributions
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The truth about the cuts: the disability support worker
‘The cuts have shattered our enthusiasm’
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The truth about the cuts: the disability support worker
‘The cuts have shattered our enthusiasm’
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Are you ready for NMC revalidation?
How nurses, midwives and health visitors renew their registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council has changed – check out the UNISON guidance
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‘We will work to protect housing association jobs and conditions’
UNISON tells London housing associations planning merger that success of plans relies on ‘efforts of dedicated workforce’
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Low-income workers urged to claim tax credits before universal credit arrives
Across the country the one million people in low-paid jobs who have yet to apply for tax credits should hurry up and do so before it’s too late and universal credit arrives in their area, say UNISON…Read more…
Chancellor creating a northern poorhouse with universal credit cuts, says UNISON
Nearly 31,000 working people in the North West stand to lose out as government cuts to universal credit work allowances kick in from today (Monday) warns UNISON. Cuts to universal credit were…Read more…
Hundreds of Co Durham teaching assistants protest at pay cut plans
County council’s plans could see vital school staff lose £1,000 to £5,000 a year
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Vote for investment in public services, Scots urged
UNISON Scotland launches manifesto for 5 May Scottish Parliament poll: Public services and the good society
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Council’s proposals to slash teaching assistants’ pay are disgraceful
When Durham councillors meet next week, they should think again about this senseless cut. And those councils currently considering similar action should do likewise. For our the sake of our…Read more…
Government confirms future financial pain for healthcare students, says UNISON
The government’s health bursaries consultation launched today (Thursday) will saddle nursing students with huge debts of up to £50,000, says UNISON. UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “This…Read more…
The future of our police
Andy Stenning worked as a police officer for 28 years. He’s worried about its future.
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Privatisation: one of the greatest scourges of our NHS
Our union has always fought to defend our publicly-funded health service, free at the point of delivery. As long as that is under threat, we have to make sure the government hear our voices loudly…Read more…
We must fight this Conservative assault on neighbourhood policing – Sadiq Khan
Labour’s candidate for mayor of London on the important role UNISON members have to play in the forthcoming elections
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