Josie Bird tells disabled members’ conference that the general election is ‘not a challenge we can afford to shirk’
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Blog: We have to work together, and take our fight out into the country
Of course, this election will determine our country’s future, but that can’t only be about Brexit. It has to be about the huge issues that are a matter of life and death for millions of people. As I…Read more…
Bringing joy to a psychiatric ward
UNISON mental health team from Wales talk about what earned them the Team of the Year title at this week’s Nursing Times awards
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Higher education pay ballot result
University workers vote 2-1 for strike action, but ballot does not meet the threshold for legal strike action
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A month of perennial change
But championing and defending our members are always on UNISON’s agenda
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Our members’ experience of racism in the NHS
UNISON asked members in the health service for their experience of ‘unacceptable behaviour’, including their experience of racism in the workplace.
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Don’t let the weather silence your voice: apply for a postal vote
A winter election means it’s likely to be cold and dark – and you’ll be busy preparing for Christmas – but don’t let that put you off: vote from the comfort of your own home
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The UNISON member rebelling against extinction
Amanda King was arrested in London in October while protesting peacefully against inaction on the climate
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UNISON celebrates the Amos Bursary
UNISON is a partner of the Amos Bursary, which supports talented Year 12 students from challenging environments for a total of five years, through their university experience and into the world of…Read more…
Speaking out about sexual harassment
“People are often coerced into signing NDAs without realising that this may prevent them from talking about sexual harassment”
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UNISON signs TUC’s Dying to Work charter
Charter aims to provide terminally-ill workers with greater security and peace of mind
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Academy chain’s plan to axe staff could risk school safety
UNISON urges Ormiston to pause process for full consultation
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Four Seasons sale failure shows why ministers must act on social care, says UNISON
Vulnerable people and care workforce should not face uncertainty
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Five new Mary Seacole scholars are unveiled
Recipients of UNISON-backed awards are honoured
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Members travel to Downing Street to demand living wage
Birmingham unions and council join forces to demand funding for 10% pay rise and £10 an hour minimum
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Universities must do more to tackle shocking levels of racism, says UNISON
New report shows horrific examples
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Compass hospital workers take fair pay protest to company’s Surrey HQ, says UNISON
Most Compass employees earn minimum wage, yet work with NHS colleagues paid more for same jobs
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Low-paid UCL workers celebrate UNISON-brokered pay deal
UniversityHundreds of outsourced UCL staff are celebrating after UNISON secured the same pay, pension and annual leave rights as directly employed workers.
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Health service workers in Northern Ireland must be paid fairly in line with rest of UK, says UNISON
NHS workers in Northern Ireland have only had a one-year deal of between 1.5 – 3% imposed last year, while other parts of the NHS were awarded three-year pay deals.
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Apprenticeship restrictions mean hundreds of millions of pounds of NHS funds going to waste, says UNISON
UNISON says government should change the rules so levy money can be used on wages
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