New pledge should help make advances on better working options
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New pledge should help make advances on better working options
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UK’s health and care services would collapse without skilled workers from overseas
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South East Water failures further make case for renationalisation
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With a mixed economic picture at home and increased uncertainty abroad, UNISON continues to fight for what is best for members and their families
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With a mixed economic picture at home and increased uncertainty abroad, UNISON continues to fight for what is best for members and their families
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Women members The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant improvements for all workers but particularly women. However, UNISON members deserve more. UNISON submitted responses to the government consultation on bereavement leave (including pregnancy loss). UNISON’s response was based extensively on surveying members. Read our survey Read our article: ‘Grief is not one size fits all’ […]
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Ministers must stand up for workers, back public services, defend migrants and deliver real change
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Ministers must stand up for workers, back public services, defend migrants and deliver real change
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From defending employment rights and pensions to advancing racial justice, climate action and a National Care Service, collective organising is shifting the balance of power – and delivering real change for community workers
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From defending employment rights and pensions to advancing racial justice, climate action and a National Care Service, collective organising is shifting the balance of power – and delivering real change for community workers
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Any improvement in the nation’s finances must be invested in essential services and staff
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Any improvement in the nation’s finances must be invested in essential services and staff
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If an improved pay offer is not forthcoming, UNISON will move to a formal industrial action ballot
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UNISON activists and members have a vital part to play in tackling Reform UK
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UNISON activists and members have a vital part to play in tackling Reform UK
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The gender pay gap means that the average woman works the first 47 days of the year for free. How can that still be right in 2026?
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The gender pay gap means that the average woman works the first 47 days of the year for free. How can that still be right in 2026?
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Union ‘stands in solidarity with our trade union partners and the millions of civilians throughout the region who fear the consequences of growing hostilities on their lives, jobs and public services’
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Union ‘stands in solidarity with our trade union partners and the millions of civilians throughout the region who fear the consequences of growing hostilities on their lives, jobs and public services’
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As with many other Reform UK announcements, there’s a worrying lack of understanding of the things the party intends to change
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