Salford UNISON, parents and mayor put the case to Nadhim Zahawi
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A brutal massacre in Gaza
We condemn the government of Israel for its actions that have brought fresh pain to the Palestinian people and we pledge to redouble our efforts to campaign for the rights of Palestinians, peace and…Read more…
Blog: All too often, early years services are a poor relation
Thanks to UNISON, the government have agreed to meet with UNISON members tomorrow. Yet the person they’re sending to the meeting is Nadhim Zahawi – the Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department…Read more…
Blog: If the Tories want a hostile environment, we will give them one
On Saturday, thousands of UNISON members took to the streets and made our voices heard. UNISON was by far the biggest, noisiest presence on the march – and swamped Hyde Park for the rally…Read more…
Blog: Time for the government to end their silence on Turkey
Although the UK government vocally condemned the attempted coup in Turkey for undermining democracy, they have remained almost silent on the subsequent state of emergency, mass detentions and…Read more…
UNISON steps up for public services
Dave Prentis: ‘It’s time for an end to austerity; an end to cuts; an end to Tory cruelty’
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Higher ed employers make final offer
Service group executive meets on 23 May to consider offer of 2% or £425 a year
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Operating theatre staff celebrated with first national awareness day
An awareness day highlighting the contribution of operating department practitioners (ODPs) to patient care will take place on Monday (14 May), UNISON has announced. The first National ODP’s Day will…Read more…
The suffragette spirit
A member of the world’s most famous feminist family, Helen Pankhurst talks about feminism, her hopes for her children, and what men can do to help the movement
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UNISON comment on NHS staff handing patients’ data to the Home Office
Health staff will be relieved to know they no longer have to act as immigration officers on the wards.
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Wigan hospital staff vote for strike over outsourcing plans
NHS trust’s plans to move jobs and workers to its own private company sees 89% vote for strike – in a 79% turn-out
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Adult social care has no funding, no strategy and no long-term solutions, says UNISON
UNISON responds to the Public Accounts Committee report
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Blog: Together, we can step up for public services
By standing together on Saturday, we can continue to show the strength of our feelings and continue to make the case for public services. If you’re in London, near London or can get to London this…Read more…
Helping with the cost of school uniforms
The union’s welfare charity There for You has once again got a limited fund to help members deal with the costs of school uniforms
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Blog: If there are elections where you are, don’t forget to use your vote
Recent years have shown clearly that our votes do matter, but in local elections – where turnout is traditionally lower than in general elections or referendums – that’s especially true. If those of…Read more…
Blog: Another reason to be proud of our union – on May Day, and every day
We should be rightly proud that we’re the biggest and best union in the country. We should celebrate our quarter of a century of incredible achievements. Yet we must also take this as an opportunity…Read more…
It’s not us, it’s all about YOU!
What on earth is a UNISON service group? And what have they got to do with you? As it turns out, quite a lot actually
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Sunshine and showers – April’s highlights
April may have started with the Easter holidays but there was no rest for UNISON staff, activists and members. And there was only one issue on everyone’s mind – pay.
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Save our nurseries: when the kids went to Westminster
Are these the youngest UNISON campaigners?
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Blog: Listen to these moments of truth
Join us in raising their voices and your voices. Share the videos on social media. Support our campaign to champion public services, and continue the fight for public services and everyone who works…Read more…