Staff are leaving their jobs because pay is falling ever further behind, and neighbourhoods will suffer.
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The increasing pressures on raising a family
Childcare costs on top of rising household bills are putting working parents, but particularly women, in a very difficult position
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NEC backs the right to strike emergency protest
Industrial action and the defence of the right to strike continue to be priorities for the union
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Local government workers are ‘everyday action heroes’
They don’t do it for the prestige, they do it for the difference they can make to people’s lives, every day – its time to recognise their superhuman efforts
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Emergency protest against the anti-strike bill
The protest will be held on Monday 22 May in Westminster at 6pm.
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Council workers assemble … ‘everyday action hero’ figures launched by UNISON
Care workers, crossing wardens, librarians and refuse workers – they’re among the unsung heroes today (Thursday) being recognised for their role in our communities.
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LGBT+ rights are at the heart of UNISON’s work
UNISON members are negotiating more inclusive policies that protect and support trans, non-binary and gender diverse members in workplaces up and down the country
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University strikes loom unless pay increases
Staff at nine higher education institutions vote for action
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‘The largest election we have in UNISON’
Nicky Ramanandi knows how important it is to vote in the NEC elections – and is encouraging all members to take part
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Strike-breaking legislation is unlawful, argues UNISON in High Court
Since July 2022, agencies have been permitted to supply temporary workers to replace striking workers – which the union argues, defeats the very purpose of a strike
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Strike-breaking legislation is unlawful, argues UNISON in High Court
Since July 2022, agencies have been permitted to supply temporary workers to replace striking workers – which the union argues, defeats the very purpose of a strike
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Insourcing campaigners at Barts NHS Trust celebrate final phase
Cleaning, catering and support staff at five London hospitals are now back in-house
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UNISON calls for tougher taxes on energy profits
While workers are struggling to pay their energy costs, BP has announced profits of £4 billion in the first three months of this year
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Three steps to NEC heaven
Don’t leave it to everyone else. Take a few minutes to vote for UNISON’s most senior body of activists – and help your union be the best it can be. Time is running out, so act now!
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Blog: Don’t give away your power
It’s down to you to put the right people into positions of responsibility in our union. But hurry – voting closes soon
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Blog: Don’t give away your power
It’s down to you to put the right people into positions of responsibility in our union. But hurry – voting closes soon
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Cuts since 2010 have cost pupils £5,000 each in lost education
Independent analysis, commissioned by UNISON, shows the cumulative effect on each pupil of Conservative cuts to school funding
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NHS workers must now get their money as soon as possible, says UNISON
Following the majority union vote in favour of accepting the government’s pay offer at the NHS staff council today (Tuesday), ministers and employers must ensure health workers get their money as soon as possible, says UNISON.
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NHS workers must now get their money as soon as possible, says UNISON
Following the majority union vote in favour of accepting the government’s pay offer at the NHS staff council today (Tuesday), ministers and employers must ensure health workers get their money as soon as possible, says UNISON.
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UNISON to challenge government strike-breaking laws at High Court
The union is challenging government regulations that allow employers to hire agency staff to replace striking workers
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