UNISON is encouraging members to respond to the government’s consultation on social housing in England. A government green paper promises “a new deal for social housing” to make sure that…Read more…
Bolton hospital workers vow to go ahead with strike next week
Outsourced ‘subco’ workers reject latest pay offer as still below NHS pay
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Kick it out
To mark the 25-year fight against racism in football, we spoke with two former players who experienced racism first hand – but are now helping to educate players and fans alike to accept…Read more…
Higher eduction service group executive by-election
Nominations open on 8 October for vacant south west female seat
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Meet the Birmingham homecare workers fighting for their jobs
“We’re not standing for it because we’ve got children.” Birmingham council’s homecare workers are not taking proposed changes to their contracts lying down
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Order your 2019 UNISON diaries online now
Check out our new online shop and pay online
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How to … recruit new members
Like any union, UNISON is only as strong and effective as our members acting together – the more of us there are, the better we are.
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Protecting jobs, saving the planet
“Climate change is here. And so are its consequences.” Union reps in the energy sector met to take action on climate change.
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Camden wardens start five-day strike
Pay dispute with contractor NSL escalates in north London borough
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North west council becomes latest to sign up to ethical care
A big change for homecare workers in Knowsley
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Goldsmiths cleaners celebrate winning a return in house
Workers were set to lose hours and pay, but campaigning has seen the employer move to bring the team back in house
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September – and we are on song!
Health pay, local government cuts, outsourcing, Brexit…. new term, same curriculum
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NHS cleaners win pay parity battle at Basildon Hospital
Outsourced staff were transferred back in house two years ago, but kept on minimum wage
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Bolton hospital staff to stage 48-hour strike for pay parity
Strike by ‘subco’ staff will start on 11 October
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NHS Earnings Max – get your resources on the UNISON Organising Space
Make sure your NHS employer is getting it right when it comes to our members’ take-home pay
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Bolton members vote to strike over pay equality
Industrial action vote follows offer of 2% – well below Agenda for Change agreement – for workers transferred to NHS subco
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‘A testament to the strength of feeling’
Council workers from across UK pack Westminster to tell MPs ‘what’s really happening’ and urge them to Save Our Local Services
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Union hails trust’s u-turn on private company plans a ‘fantastic victory’
Tees, Esk and Wear Valley trust becomes latest to abandon plans to transfer staff to private wholly owned subsidiary company
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Unions and employers link up to fight for colleges
Campaign will see further education unions, college employers and students lobby Parliament in October to call for proper funding
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Registration opens for BOAT/UNISON annual seminar
Seminar will discuss a wide range of issues, including pay, young members and pensions
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