Funeral oration for Rizwan Sheikh, UNISON Black LGBT activist, who died on 12 November
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The Trade Union Bill: Jayne’s story
Jayne is a 26 year old Community Nurse working in mental health.
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Paris climate demos cancelled – join the marches in the UK
Demonstrations and marches cancelled after Paris attacks
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Tribunal fees deny thousands justice, union tells MPs
UNISON tells select committee that there are 70% fewer claims for justice since tribunal fees were introduced
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Standing with our LGBT members
From criminalisation to celebration, it’s quite a journey – and there’s still a long way to go
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UNISON supports industrial action by junior doctors
UNISON is backing strike action announced today (Thursday) by junior doctors who oppose changes to their contracts being proposed by the government. It follows a ballot of more than 37,000 junior…Read more…
‘Our hearts go out to Paris’
“We stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers,” says message to French unions
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Prentis urges LGBT delegates to continue fight against TU Bill
General secretary highlights ‘vicious, vindictive’ nature of government attack on unions, as he addresses LGBT conference
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Holding back the tide
UNISON members working at the Thames Barrier represent the ‘epitome’ of public service
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Trade Union Bill clears Commons
UNISON wins concessions to the controversial bill – but vows to keep up the fight
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Schools need teaching assistant standards
Government should let UNISON go ahead and publish professional standards
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Time for the stars in our schools
Stars in our schools day is fast approaching – tell us which superhero you’ll be dressing up as
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UNISON general secretary shows support for London Ambulance Service members
‘We need a package that works for everyone,’ general secretary tells staff
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Sixth form college employers make final offer
UNISON consulting members on offer until 27 November
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Sheffield Metropolitan branch general secretary nomination
Revised summary of nominations
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UNISON joins Show Racism the Red Card in combatting racism in the classroom
Schools competition challenges pupils to come up with anti-racism messages
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Today is a crucial day in the calendar – today is equal pay day
Today is the point at which the average woman working full-time starts working for free
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UNISON in partnership with NHS to boost blood and organ donation
UNISON today (Monday) became the first union to partner with the NHS to promote awareness of blood and organ donation. The aim is to increase the numbers registering to become donors from UNISON’s…Read more…
Dave Prentis welcomes Bradford Living Wage charter
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis marked Living Wage week with a visit to Bradford.
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Government plans for higher education ‘a big disappointment’ says UNISON
UNISON has today (Friday) criticised new government proposals for higher education in England for failing to tackle key issues including funding, student access and increased social mobility….Read more…