UNISON president Josie Bird tells special delegate conference that the union will continue to fight for ‘a genuine end to austerity’
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Councils in tourist hotspots overwhelmed with litter problems
Ministers must fund councils properly to keep places clean and safe
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‘Attack is the best form of defence’ against cuts and pay freeze
Local government workers should be prepared to take the fight to ministers, conference agrees
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WET conference stresses the importance of health and safety
Delegates hear how people join the union because of what it does on keeping workplaces and workers safe
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Care employers still not giving sick pay to Covid-hit staff, says UNISON survey
Christina McAnea says government must reform sector and ensure employers guarantee full pay
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Serious about levelling up? Let’s see the evidence
General secretary Christina McAnea addresses UNISON’s special local government conference 2021
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Councils need a bold new vision to fund and deliver essential services
Delegates hear of the sacrifices staff have made to keep the country running during the pandemic
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Local government conference remembers those lost to the pandemic
UNISON president leads delegates in a minute’s silence to remember the many who have died
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Blog: Why G7 leaders need to work much harder on vaccine access
The US donation of half a billion vaccines may sound impressive – but it’s a drop in the ocean. Vaccine manufacturing rights need to be freed up now
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One Voice
Joint statement on health and care staff wellbeing.
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Energy conference tackles climate change and equality
Debates make history as the first UNISON virtual conference
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There was no protective ring around social care
Big mistakes were made with dire consequences
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Vaccine sharing programme must be top of G7 agenda
Rights waiver will make the world safer
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Tackling NHS backlogs must begin with a proper pay rise
Stopping exodus of staff and attracting recruits is key
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Government must reintroduce face coverings to minimise Covid disruption in schools, say education unions
Unions are demanding a range of safety measures to keep education on track and reduce the risk of further closures
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Bring back face coverings to limit school Covid disruption
Education unions issue joint statement
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Wage and sick pay reform needed in health and social care
Action needed to deal with staff burnout
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Post-pandemic contract would give low-paid care workers a better deal
Living wage and proper sick pay essential
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Blog: During Pride, let’s recommit to act for LGBT+ equality
June is Pride month. Though not many of us are in central London to see it, the UNISON Centre is rainbow-lit in celebration. It’s a time for joy. LGBT+ people and communities face layers of…Read more…
Majority of nursing staff have experienced sexual harassment at work, survey shows
Employers must do more to protect staff
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