This year, we are focusing on the role our members in local government play in keeping people safe
The article Save our services – celebrate our unsung heroes first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
The search is on for UNISON’s top young campaigners
Nominations for the 2019 Eric Roberts Award are open now – and need to be submitted by 28 December
The article The search is on for UNISON’s top young campaigners first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Leicester University security team wins battle against cut to hours and pay
The university drops its plan after magnificent branch campaign, including 100% backing for industrial action
The article Leicester University security team wins battle against cut to hours and pay…Read more…
Giving children a voice
Communication practitioner wins teaching and learning support staff category at the National Association for Special Educational Needs’ annual awards
The article Giving children a voice first…Read more…
Let’s walk and talk …
What can we do to help UNISON grow this week?
The article Let’s walk and talk … first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Cardiff City wins LGBT branch organising award
Scotland and the North West also pick up trophies as the annual LGBT recruitment awards are announced in Harrogate
The article Cardiff City wins LGBT branch organising award first appeared on the…Read more…
Giving LGBT the plus factor
Delegates at UNISON’s LGBT conference unanimously backed changing the group’s name to LGBT+ to boost inclusivity
The article Giving LGBT the plus factor first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘Thank you for making people’s lives better’
UNISON president Gordon McKay praises delegates for all the work they do
The article ‘Thank you for making people’s lives better’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
LGBT delegates hear of the need for more safe spaces
CEO of Touchstone charity addresses conference about the work the organisation does
The article LGBT delegates hear of the need for more safe spaces first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Cross-branch working and pensions concern conference
Delegates also hear emotional debates on ‘conversion therapy’ and the lack of marriage equality in Northern Ireland
The article Cross-branch working and pensions concern conference first appeared on…Read more…
Delegates discuss international concerns
Conference hears of treatment of the Palestinian people, plus the plight of LGBT workers in Colombia, Turkey and Jamaica
The article Delegates discuss international concerns first appeared on the…Read more…
Fighting against low pay ‘at the heart of UNISON’s agenda’
Assistant general secretary tells LGBT delegates of the challenges facing the union in the ‘fourth industrial revolution’
The article Fighting against low pay ‘at the heart of UNISON’s…Read more…
LGBT conference backs message on transphobia
Delegates speak of the rise in bigoted language and praise UNISON for leading the fightback among trade unions
The article LGBT conference backs message on transphobia first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Growing into Grovember
Across all our regions, throughout the month of GROvember, UNISON activists have been spreading the message that we’re #strongertogether
The article Growing into Grovember first appeared on the…Read more…
UNISON demands justice for Abdullah Karacan
General secretary writes to Turkish ambassador over murder of trade union leader
The article UNISON demands justice for Abdullah Karacan first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Employers encouraged to pay EU workers’ ‘settled status’ fees
UNISON publishes new guidance for branches, and a model letter to public-service employers, as pilot scheme is rolled out across the UK in November, based on employment
The article Employers…Read more…
Get social, get growing
A few tips to make your Grovember posts perfect
The article Get social, get growing first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON branch noticeboard competition
Help make the union more visible during Grovember and your branch could win £500
The article UNISON branch noticeboard competition first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Campaign to save nurseries goes national
A group campaigning to save five council-run nurseries in Salford has joined up with campaigners from across the country at a rally in Salford.
The article Campaign to save nurseries goes national…Read more…
Scotland’s local government members reject pay offer
Consultative ballot sees 79% vote against 3% offer and 67% vote in in favour of moving to industrial action
The article Scotland’s local government members reject pay offer first appeared on…Read more…