“UNISON holds elections every two years for the National Executive Council. It’s an important body representing every region, nation, service group, Black members, young members and disabled members. Key decisions about what our union does are made by …Read more…
End-of-year accounts for 2022 – branch audits
Information for honorary branch auditors, from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
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Winning for you
It’s only just over half way through the month in February, and already Unite has secured a number of major wins for its members. During Heart Unions Week this week, we have a look at these latest wins from this month. Abellio London The long running industrial dispute involving over 1,800 bus drivers employed by […]
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A Service of Celebration for the Life of Kathy Taranczuk
Yesterday I went to celebrate the life of my former Housing manager, Kathy Taranczuk. Kathy had been the office manager of Ranwell/Old Ford local housing office in Bow from 1996 to 2007. I had been her senior housing officer. I went with my former…Read more…
Nicola Sturgeon departs – opportunity, or more of the same?
Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation and subsequent leadership contest are likely to dominate the airwaves for a while at least. Personally, I wish her well – eight years as First Minister is a tough shift for anyone. I have had my disagreements with her over…Read more…
Fair pay is the way to protect public services as high inflation continues
Ministers must move on wages as workers struggle
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This Apprenticeship Week, join a union
As an apprentice, you have the right to join a trade union. Trade unions exist to represent, protect and support their members in the workplace.
For too long apprentices haven’t been treated fairly. Only the trade union movement can protect them proper…Read more…
Celebrating Black British Trade Unionism
For #HeartUnions week 2023 we want to spotlight Black British trade union history. We know that our union movement is strongest when it stands for all members – Black and White – and leads the charge for equality. As the trade union movement renews th…Read more…
Arming Ukraine: Lessons from history
Everyone knows that the only way to end the war in Ukraine — to really end it — is to ensure a Ukrainian military victory over the Russian aggressor. A decisive victory by the Ukrainians…Read more…
Camaraderie, organisation and doing the maths
This February marks the one year anniversary since 450 B&Q workers in Wincanton won their fight for fair pay after bravely striking for months. During Heart Unions week this week, UniteLive looks back at this key win. — The B&Q distribution centre in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, is built on the remains of Manton Colliery. The colliery […]
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Heart UNISON 2023
Check out UNISON website on #HeartUNISON #HeartUnions week 13-19 FebHeart UNISON is part of Heart Unions Week, the TUC’s annual event to celebrate unions, to make sure everyone knows why we’re vital at work, and to encourage everyone to join…Read more…
UNISON lobbies Church of England leaders over pay
Catering staff, cleaners and caretakers are being paid less than the real living wage in church schools
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Turkey earthquake solidarity appeal
UNISON urges branches to support its sister unions as they recover from devastating quake
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Ministers must pay workers fairly to protect public services
New figures show why wages must rise
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‘Watershed moment’
December 1 2022 will be the day that hundreds of thousands of hospitality workers in the Republic of Ireland will remember – it’s the day that they’ve reclaimed what’s rightfully theirs. Up until December 1st last year, workers in Ireland’s hotels, restaurants and other establishments where tipping is customary, had long been the victims of […]
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Etholiadau NEC UNSAIN 2023: Datganiad John Gray ar gyfer Sedd Gyffredinol y Gymuned (Papurau pleidleisio yn gollwng 17/4/23)
“Rwy’n gweithio i gymdeithas tai ac yn mynd i’r afael ag ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol cymhleth, cam-drin domestig a thwyll tenantiaeth. Fel gweithiwr tai, rwy’n deall yn uniongyrchol straen ac anawsterau darparu gwasanaethau cyhoeddus. Fel stiward a Chy…Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections 2023: John Gray Statement for Community General Seat (Ballot papers drop 17/4/23)
“I work for a housing association and deal with complex anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse and tenancy fraud. As a housing worker I understand first-hand the stresses and difficulties of providing public services. As a steward and National Convenor,…Read more…
Blog: A significant step forward for pregnant workers and new parents
UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on a bill, which just passed its third reading, to provide additional protections in the workplace
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‘Never give up’
Last year, Unite members employed as HGV bin drivers by Coventry council took more than six months of strike action in one of the longest-running disputes in Unite history – and they won. During Heart Unions week this week, we look back at this key victory. — It’s hard to put into words what more […]
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Labour LGA Conference 2023 – Campaign Workshops
I am back home this evening after attending the annual Labour Local Government Association conference in Nottingham. It was a a great conference, with lots of practical ideas for Labour Councillors but also very inspiring as it seems (touch wood,…Read more…