Union says the move to scrap the Union Learning Fund in England makes ‘no sense’
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Blog: We must save union learning
Decision to scrap the Union Learning Fund in England is all about an ‘ideological distaste for trade unions’
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Let’s make future Black history a positive one
This year, more than any other, shows that Black history should be taught and discussed all year round, not just for one month
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The ballot to elect UNISON’s general secretary
UNISON is in the process of electing a successor to Dave Prentis who retires as the union’s general secretary on 31 December 2020. Details of the election, including candidates, relevant dates…Read more…
No one should be profiting from test and trace failure, says UNISON
Government must put system in hands of public health bodies
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Covid vaccine roll-out must not involve private firms
There must be no repeat of test and trace foul-ups
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Pay and jobs boost needed immediately for social care and NHS staff, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says government must act now to raise morale among workers
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Thousands will suffer in retirement due to government’s public sector exit-payment cap
Ministers knew ordinary workers would be affected but they ploughed on regardless
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UNISON contributes to London housing consultation
Union stresses the need for any definition of key workers to include all those in public services, not just those in uniform
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UNISON says probation reunification needs proper funding
The union was giving evidence to Westminster’s justice select committee’s inquiry into the future of the service
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UNISON will continue to oppose ‘outrageous’ exit payment plans
The union repeats its criticism of government plans to bring in a cap on public sector exit payments
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University support staff left carrying the can for chaotic start of term
Workers are angry at being left to manage the fallout, threats and abuse
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Bristol health branch helps show racists the red card
‘People voiced exactly how they felt. They pulled no punches’
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UNISON urges Bangor University to ‘put people before buildings’
Third round of job cuts being rushed into due to an ‘anticipated shortfall’ of students
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UNISON fights to save award-winning hospital catering
‘Outstanding’ hospital catering at Hitchingbrooke Hospital is under threat from North West Anglia NHS Trust decision
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Some employers only paying lip service to Black staff’s Covid fears
The stakes are too high for employers to get this wrong
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‘Be proud of our union’
General secretary praises union’s activists and staff for their commitment and flexibility during the pandemic crisis
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Unions say HE employers’ pay freeze proposal is unacceptable
New Joint Negotiating Committee for Higher Education Staff will meet employers again after new living wage rates are announced
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Increasing participation in UNISON’s general secretary election 2020
10 things you can do in your branch
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Green energy plans must be rolled out to more parts of the economy
Prime Minister’s wind power pledge must be more than hot air and bluster
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