The questions keep coming after the collapse of Carillion. Now, what is happening to employees’ pensions?
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The government must turn back the tide on NHS nursing shortages, says UNISON
The House of Commons Health Committee publishes a report on the nursing workforce
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Holocaust Memorial Day and the story of disabled people
Holocaust Memorial Day helps us to remember the atrocities against minority groups including disabled people
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Care sector ‘is vital for our society and our economy’
UNISON sets out priorities at successful first national social care seminar
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Former president tells delegates UNISON can help them achieve
Labour MP Eleanor Smith urges delegates at Black members’ conference to get involved politically to build hope and change
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President urges activists to strengthen the union
Density will create power, says Margaret McKee, and help build a world where all people are treated with respect
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Birmingham activist wins UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award
Yvonne Mosquito’s activism began when she started working in schools at 17 and has taken her to many roles in Birmingham
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Prentis backs Labour leaders stand on bringing services back in house
General secretary tells Black members’ conference that UNISON has been warning of such a collapse for years
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Inside the NHS’s winter crisis
The nation is in panic over the so-called ‘winter crisis’ in the NHS. But according to paramedic and UNISON member Jason Anderson, such pressures have become “the norm” for health staff on the…Read more…
The year ahead: this is what we’ll be doing
UNISON members from the union’s executive look ahead at what we can expect, and what your union is planning, for the next 12 months
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Take action against Phillip Hammond’s comments on disability
Ask your MP to sign an Early Day Motion asking the Chancellor to retract his comments
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Feel undervalued? Tell us more
Please take part in our survey on support staff in public services
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‘Free protesters and trade unionists,’ UNISON urges Iran
General secretary Dave Prentis writes to President Hassan Rouhani in wake of arrests following recent protests
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More than forty per cent of the UK’s school kitchen staff are in debt due to low pay, says UNISON
Four in ten (41%) school kitchen staff are worried about their pay, with one in five (21%) earning the minimum wage, a new UNISON survey published today (Friday) has revealed.
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Conference vows to step up campaign against HE marketisation
‘Fully funded, high quality higher education system that delivers for students and the wider community is a social good’ delegates agree.
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Higher ed: standing up for members during Brexit
UNISON’s university members debate the effects of Brexit
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UNISON sets out higher education pay targets
‘The gloves are off – this year, more than ever, we need a strong campaign’ conference hears
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‘We are a force for good,’ UNISON’s university activists hear
Service group chair Denise Ward opens union’s higher ed conference with call to build strength
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Preparing for Holocaust Memorial Day
The Holocaust Memorial Trust has a wide range of resources that can help union branches organise events this Holocaust Memorial Day
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2018 service group executive elections – nominations
Nominations open on 29 January and end on 2 March
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