You are our union. You are what gives us our strength. And as the government attempts to silence us and limit our ability to campaign, you will be what keeps this union moving forward.
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Looking forward – further education pay campaign
Following the UNISON in colleges one-day strike over pay on 24 February, UNISON’s further education committee met last week and has put out the following statement: The FE & 6th Form Committee…Read more…
Everyone wins with greater energy efficiency, says UNISON
Commenting on the report published today (Saturday) by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Rather than sit on the sidelines and watch as jobs…Read more…
Decent housing for all – is that such an unrealistic demand?
UNISON is supporting the “Kill The Housing Bill” campaign, calling for significant investment in building more homes of all types to alleviate the housing crisis, and for improvements to the Bill to…Read more…
Half of Welsh councils to pay school support staff registration
UNISON urges remaining Welsh councils to follow suit and back their school support staff
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Action for Children unions suspend pay strike for talks
The strike over pay due to take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at the charity Action for Children, by members of Unite and UNISON, has been suspended. This is to allow talks to continue with the…Read more…
UNISON, Banks and the Robin Hood Tax
A financial transactions tax levied on the banks would allow the sector that caused the crash to pay a greater share back to the society they damaged with their greed and recklessness.
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National Express shareholders call for review of workplace rights
NEX Investors Look to Build on Unprecedented Support at 2015 AGM, Highlight Hypocrisy of Business Finance Awards Nomination (WASHINGTON) –Today, National Express [LSE: NEX.L] investors are urging the…Read more…
UNISON backs action by watchdog over cash-for-pensions deal
The decision by the NHS Pensions Board to refer Oxleas NHS Trust to the pension regulator has been welcomed by UNISON. The Board has taken this formal action in response to the South East London…Read more…
UNISON manifesto launch in North Wales
Union puts the case for public services with manifesto launch in Mold
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UNISON backs Scottish higher education reform bill
Bill proposing to give unions a seat on all university courts dye to receive third reading in Scottish Parliament
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Universities in the money?
UNISON calls on higher education employers to invest in staff after £1bn+ surplus unveiled for third year in a row
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UNISON disappointed at NHS pay recommendation for 2016/17
Commenting on the announcement today (Tuesday) from NHS Pay Review Body of its proposals on pay for 2016/17, UNISON Head of Health Christina McAnea said: “It’s disappointing for NHS workers that the…Read more…
NEC by-election: higher education general seat
A will be held ballot between 13 March and 22 April for the higher education general seat on the NEC
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A message that must run through our union every single day
Our union will always stand up and speak out on pay, on justice, on representation and on violence against women. That’s a message that isn’t simply for International Women’s Day – it’s a message…Read more…
Unions call for urgent talks with Npower over job losses
Commenting on the announcement from Npower today (Tuesday) that 2,400 jobs are to go, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “At the weekend Npower employees had to find out from the media that…Read more…
Npower needs to get its act together
No-one deserves to hear that their job might be at risk when they’re at home with their family at the weekend.
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Celebrating our health heroes
National Skills Academy for Health director Candace Miller explains how it supports and celebrates healthcare support workers
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Young members weekend 2016 – just two weeks left to register
Applications for the weekend in Leicester on 13-15 May must be received by 5 April
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UNISON speaks up for members in post-16 review
Union gets seat on ‘national area review advisory group’ for post-16 education in England as new government guidance issues
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