Members across the country call on Edinburgh parliament to use its powers to protect and fund local services people rely on
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♡ UNISON: the union has empowered me to speak up
Polly Smith is a homecare worker
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♡ UNISON: the union has empowered me to speak up
Polly Smith is a homecare worker
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Gwynedd council to pay school assistant fees
UNISON Cymry / Wales lobbying sees seventh council agree to pay new annual registration fees for school staff
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Dave Prentis takes UNISON support to doctors’ picket lines
General secretary offers support to BMA action on visit to pickets at his local hospital in north London
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UNISON stands behind the junior doctors
UNISON stands behind the junior doctors as they stand up for their rights at work and for patient safety, but unfortunately these attacks will come as no surprise to student nurses
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UNISON says junior doctors have its full support
Commenting on the second day of strike action by junior doctors over threatened cuts to the pay they get for working at weekends and at nights, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Jeremy…Read more…
Meet the two Elaines speaking up for libraries
Elaine Brooks has worked in libraries all her life, and so has her friend and fellow UNISON member Elaine Cotterell. Today they travelled to London to speak up for libraries.
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Our Services Our Say – and UNISON members at the sharp end
UNISON has always argued that public services must stay public unless there is an evidenced ‘public interest case’ to prove otherwise. So we welcome the Our Services Our Say campaign which puts the…Read more…
UNISON and the big workplace meeting
Across the country, members join together to celebrate trade unions
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‘Why I ♡ UNISON? It saved me from losing my job, my home, my whole way of life’
One of the biggest bonuses of being in UNISON is that I’ve made such good friends – I’ve met people I wouldn’t normally have been friends with because we’ve got a common interest. I never thought I’d…Read more…
This is a law designed to cut off criticism at a time when there is much to criticise
Not for the first time, this government has underestimated our great movement. So we will fight all the battles to come. And we’ll overcome whatever hurdles are placed in our way.
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♡ UNISON: ‘come together’ urges Wendy Nichols
UNISON president issues call as ctivists and members get out and about to spread pride in the union
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‘Library cuts slow down research into my local area’
A local government member tells us about the effect of cuts on his community’s archive
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Striking makes a difference
During heart UNISON week it’s worth remembering that while taking strike action is never easy, the results can make a huge difference to people’s lives
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Violence against health workers unacceptable, says UNISON
Commenting on new research published today (Monday) by the TUC that says health employees are the most likely to experience violence at work, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Sadly these…Read more…
UNISON celebrates trade unions in the community
Cymru Wales members will be taking to high streets and workplaces next week to celebrate union achievements
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Together, we can help remove the barriers to understanding mental health
UNISON will continue to campaign for better mental health services, and workplaces that support those who need support. Together, we can help remove the barriers to understanding mental health.
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UNISON warns outsourcing will not solve NHS financial problems
Responding to the Carter Review on NHS operational productivity UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Of course every effort should be made to cut waste and inefficiency in the NHS and to…Read more…
♡ UNISON: it’s a life saver
Health and safety saves lives, and UNISON reps are at the forefront of that work
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