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Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals have been on strike for 349 days in the dispute over pay
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Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals have been on strike for 349 days in the dispute over pay
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UNISON has been campaigning for rates to be reviewed for many years
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Following the National Education Union (NEU)’s decision to actively recruit school support staff and withdraw from the agreement with us which they had signed in 2017, on Friday the NJC unions met with the TUC and expressed strong concerns.
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Following the National Education Union (NEU)’s decision to actively recruit school support staff and withdraw from the agreement with us which they had signed in 2017, on Friday the NJC unions met with the TUC and expressed strong concerns. We pressed the TUC to take action to reinforce the rules which govern inter-union relationships. It […]
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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
The post Opinion: Still standing up for members in uncertain times appeared first on UNISON National.
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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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
The post Community conference: anti-racist, feminist, organised appeared first on UNISON National.
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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If an improved pay offer is not forthcoming, UNISON will move to a formal industrial action ballot
The post Probation members vote to reject pay offer appeared first on UNISON National.
If an improved pay offer is not forthcoming, UNISON will move to a formal industrial action ballot
The post Probation members vote to reject pay offer appeared first on UNISON National.
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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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
The post Opinion: Why Reform UK is misguided, mistaken and just plain wrong on the LGPS appeared first on UNISON National.
As with many other Reform UK announcements, there’s a worrying lack of understanding of the things the party intends to change
The post Opinion: Why Reform UK is misguided, mistaken and just plain wrong on the LGPS appeared first on UNISON National.
‘Our libraries are the NHS for the soul – free at the point of use, there when we need them most’
The post The impact of library closures goes far beyond book-lending appeared first on UNISON National.
‘Our libraries are the NHS for the soul – free at the point of use, there when we need them most’
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