Help celebrate our school support staff on social media at noon on 24 November
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New living wage rates announced
The living wage has risen to £8.75 an hour across the UK and £10.20 an hour in London
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From school star to star MP
Fledgling MP Rosie Duffield has a very personal reason for supporting UNISON’s Stars in our Schools celebrations
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Reserved (low pay) seat threshold for 2017/18
UNISON’s principles of proportionality and fair representation means that some seats on elected bodies, including the NEC, are reserved for women and low-paid members, so that the make-up fairly…Read more…
UNISON member awarded MBE
Former social worker honoured by the Queen
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Unions vote to stand up for migrants and refugees
Public Services International congress hears of the plight of refugees and migrants
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Dave Prentis re-elected president of Public Services International
Global federation also re-elects Rosa Pavanelli as general secretary
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‘Now is our time to lead’ Dave Prentis tells PSI congress
Dave Prentis opens the Public Services International congress with a speech to delegates from across the world
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Why Public Services International is important to you
This week public sector workers from across the world will be packing their bags and flying to Switzerland. Travelling from as far afield as Egypt, India, Niger, Jamaica, as well Germany, France, and…Read more…
Labour would scrap flawed assessments, says shadow minister
Proper funding is essential if disabled people are not to be sidelined, conference hears
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President stresses the need to build Pay Up Now! campaign
UNISON disabled members’ conference hears challenge to ‘double efforts’ in the face of a chaotic and uncaring government
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School support staff have borne the brunt of funding cuts
‘The Chancellor needs to stop snipping away at children’s education and properly invest in their future’
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Devon and Exeter hospital porters plan new action
New November strike announced if hospital doesn’t withdraw threat to impose 12-hour shifts
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Sheffield signs up to the Ethical Care Charter
Yorkshire council becomes the largest local authority to sign UNISON’s charter
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Consultation on political fund changes following the Trade Union Act
Second round consultation setting out the principles and propositions that will underpin rule changes necessary to put the settlement in place
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UNISON calls for swift deal on Brexit transition
General secretary stresses that British workers must not be expected to pay for Brexit as they have with the financial crisis
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Vote now for your health hero
Help celebrate the unsung heroes of the NHS – voting closes on 6 November
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From explosions to asbestos – the history of health and safety
Find out how we got to where we are with health and safety regulation
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Figures reveal toll of asbestos in schools
From teaching assistants to teachers to pupils, asbestos in schools is a killer and cuts to school funding can only make the situation worse
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Violence towards staff in charities and housing associations must end, says UNISON
Violence towards staff in charities and housing associations must end, says UNISON Almost half the staff (47%) working for charities and housing associations have experienced violence or aggression,…Read more…