Today I saw people from different backgrounds with different talents and different skills coming together to support public service workers. These activists were professional, loyal and committed – a…Read more…
Bradford hospital members to strike again
indefinite strike planned from 26 August if there is no resolution to outsourcing dispute
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‘Think again’ UNISON tells government on LGPS plans
UNISON responds to the government consultation on proposals that would allow higher and further education employers in England to opt out of providing LGPS membership for new staff members
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Doctors are not the only ones who need NHS pensions help, says UNISON
Changes must go further for the sake of all workers
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Blog: Our union fighting and winning for working people in the courts
At a time of real uncertainty for public services with a No Deal Brexit looming on the horizon, these victories make me so proud of our union, and what we can achieve together.
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Blog: Money spent on public service workers and their pay is money well spent
At this time of real insecurity, it’s time the government provided much needed funds across the whole public sector, before further long-lasting and avoidable damage is caused
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Landmark UNISON case confirms minimum annual leave for all workers
Court of Appeal ruling has implications for hundreds of thousands of employees
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More funding needed to tackle NHS staffing gaps, says UNISON
New cash will begin to address years of underfunding but more is desperately needed
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Boris Johnson must prioritise pay for public sector workers, says UNISON
Dave Prentis writes to the Prime Minister calling for pay boost
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Staff at Bradford Hospitals Trust strike over privatisation plans
Two-week action to oppose two-tier workforce
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Come rain or shine, UNISON’s on the case
July might have meant the start of the summer holidays proper, but UNISON and our members are still on the case
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Outsourced NHS staff in Blackpool and St Helens strike over pay and conditions
Compass employees demand pay parity, while staff in Liverpool celebrate their own victory
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No more job cuts at British Gas as chief exec leaves, says UNISON
Reducing dividend instead of staff is positive move
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Blog: Fighting for the future of council housing
I was brought up in a council house in inner-city Leeds. I know that council housing is vital to our country’s future, because like millions of people it’s part of my own life story and I know what a…Read more…
New radio drama highlights the plight of care workers pushed to their limits
UNISON played vital role in scripting BBC Radio 4 series
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We need a maximum safe working temperature
UNISON backs Labour plans to legislate on excessive heat in the workplace
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Unions call for a 10% pay rise for local government workers
Council staff have paid a heavy price during the years of austerity
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Boris Johnson must now be held to account for his promises
There now must be a general election
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UNISON takes a step forward at Cornerstone
Central Arbitration Committee says union’s bid for statutory recognition can go head at Scottish care charity
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No new pay rise for English school support staff
Chancellor’s pay announcement only applies to teachers – and schools will have to find the bulk of the money themselves
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