Move comes on International Social Work Day and explores both the state of social work in the UK today and the union’s hopes for the future
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Move comes on International Social Work Day and explores both the state of social work in the UK today and the union’s hopes for the future
The article UNISON launches new manifesto for social work…Read more…
Like everyone else I’ve watched the news of the war in Ukraine with a mixture of disbelief, horror and disgust. And there is no respite in sight
The article Blog: Why solidarity with Ukraine is the…Read more…
UNISON wants to hear from Ukrainian and Russian members, as well as branches who are seeking to help the victims of war
The article Ukraine – share your stories first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
The ground-breaking Disability Employment Charter, which UNISON co-founded, calls for a legal two-week limit in responding to reasonable adjustments
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Lengthening queues are stressful for patients and staff
The article Holding on to experienced staff is key to reducing NHS waiting times first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Experienced and skilled staff must be a key focus
The article NHS reforms need a sustainable workforce and significant pay rise first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The new policy, which was created in conjunction with UNISON and announced on International Women’s day, will apply to all workers at City Hall
The article Mayor of London announces ground-breaking…Read more…
The ‘fantastic UNISON women’ fighting for fair pay in Glasgow offer an inspiring example for International Women’s Day
The article Blog: ‘We can move mountains when we work together’ first appeared…Read more…
UNISON’s charity is asking for donations from branches to support members who are struggling with the spike in energy costs
The article There for You launches the Energy Support Appeal first…Read more…
UNISON members on the Medway were determined to show solidarity with Ukrainians when they discovered that a consignment of Russian gas was heading their way
The article Energy workers put a spoke in…Read more…
The long running dispute around equal pay and has continued even after the members were awarded a £500m settlement in 2019
The article Glasgow branch overwhelmingly votes to back new strike action…Read more…
Many staff are underpaid for the job they do.
The article UNISON comments on nurses recruitment progress report first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Christina McAnea praises the ‘welcome move’ that means nearly 2,000 facilities management staff will return to Agenda for Change conditions
The article UNISON wins insourcing of Serco staff in five…Read more…
The union is also encouraging members and branches to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal
The article UNISON’s message of support to Ukrainian members first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Staff at Grain LNG against unloading cargoes from the Boris Vilkitsky and Fedor Litke but fear for jobs
The article Russian tankers heading for Kent must be stopped, says UNISON first appeared on…Read more…
After the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women, and as the war in Ukraine sees women and children flee – or stay to fight – we need to regain the progress toward equality
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Education secretary withdraws order which would have affected 19 schools
The article Forced academisation threat for schools is stopped first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON is working with the international trade union movement to mobilise support for those affected by the war in Ukraine – and branches and members can help too
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This is UNISON’s year of the disabled worker and the union is launching a new campaign to help members challenge disability discrimination in the NHS
The article Disable Inequality: How to challenge…Read more…
Union warns that increasing the length of time graduates will have to pay back loans will disproportionately affect lower earners and those from disadvantaged backgrounds
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