Union urges them to back call to involve ACAS in seeking solution on Universities Superannuation Scheme
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Help the campaign to save 500 lives a year
A change to the law on organ donation could save hundreds of people – and you can help
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Tuition fees review ‘needs to support wider access’
UNISON calls for the abolition of fees and free higher education in response to Theresa May’s review
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UNISON and Nursing Times partnership helps support next generation of nurses
Student nurses can get an extra benefit from their UNISON membership
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You can help inform future social housing policy
The Chartered Institute of Housing has launched a survey into social housing and housing workers and tenants’ views are particularly welcome
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UNISON members show some BIG love
Valentine’s Day, Heart UNISON, Public Service Champions and Pay Up Now! – it all came together across the country today
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HE members to be consulted to over proposed pension changes
Members in the Universities Superannuation Scheme pension scheme face loss of money under proposals from the employer
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Moray activists fight possible Valentine’s massacre
Branch members take anti-cuts campaign to the streets as they count down to council meeting that could slash services
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University of South Wales cleaners win tribunal case
Private company unlawfully deducted pay from cleaners after agreeing to cover the cost of their travel time to a new site
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Glasgow women to march in their fight for equal pay
Suffragettes will lead Scottish demonstration in continuing struggle over grading system and equal pay
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Are you receiving universal credit? Have your say
UNISON is looking for people who are on the national minimum wage – currently £7.50 an hour – and who also get universal credit
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Safety reps honoured for ‘going beyond the call of duty’
Margaret Davis and Adrian House named UNISON safety reps of the year
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Cambridge University is leading the way on pay, says UNISON
Responding to the announcement today (Wednesday) that the University of Cambridge is to seek formal accreditation as a real living wage employer,
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UNISON welcomes Cambridge living wage move
University to seek formal accreditation from Living Wage Foundation – a move which UNSION says should be copied across all UK universities
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‘It’s time to make UNISON’s voices heard’
NEC hears call for ‘a massive show of strength’ on 12 May
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Rushed visits are devastating for the caring and the cared for, says UNISON
Commenting on research published today (Thursday) by disability charity Leonard Cheshire, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said:“Rushed visits cause much distress to elderly and…Read more…
Schools forced to cut teachers’ and teaching assistants’ posts to make ends meet
Real-terms cuts to school funding since 2015 have led to a big reduction in the number of secondary teachers, teaching assistants and support staff in England, says research published today…Read more…
Harrogate NHS members reject plans to transfer them to private company
Consultative ballot sees 97% say ‘No’ to plans by North Yorkshire trust to move their jobs to a wholly owned subsidiary
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A return to justice: thanks to UNISON
New data shows employment tribunals are on the rise again – thanks to our Supreme Court victory
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The government’s good work plan is no good, it won’t work and it isn’t a plan, says UNISON
Commenting on the government’s response to the Taylor Review published today (Wednesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The government’s good work plan looks set to fall at the first…Read more…