Nomination period runs from 2 September to 9 October during which time branches and other bodies can make a nomination
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Nomination period runs from 2 September to 9 October during which time branches and other bodies can make a nomination
The article Northern Ireland regional committee nominates Dave Prentis in…Read more…
‘The daily images of desperate men, women and children fleeing the escalating violence have shocked the world’
The article UNISON urges the government to show compassion and accept more refugees…Read more…
Over 100 top union activists convened at a pay summit at the UNISON Centre in London today (Thursday) to map out a cross-union strategy for dealing with the ongoing public sector pay freeze
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Join UNISON’s search for the unsung heroes of our schools
The article Stars in our schools first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Do you know a young UNISON member who has been involved in effective and innovative campaigning – or is just an outstanding trade unionist?
The article Do you know an award-winning young member?…Read more…
Employers walk away from ACAS talks – prompting new strike action on 14 September
The article Probation staff set for second strike in England and Wales first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Three-year campaign has helped keep many homes open in Northern Ireland, but threats remain as politicians ‘bicker’
The article Prentis pays tribute to NI campaigners over NHS homes first appeared…Read more…
Unions not too powerful – they’re too weak, say industrial relations academics
The article Academics condemn government’s attack on trade unions as ‘perverse’ first appeared on the…Read more…
This is our chance to create a new path that offers hope that offers opportunity to all, UNISON general secretary tells Corbyn rally in Newcastle
The article Austerity is not the only way, Prentis…Read more…
New ‘shopfront’-style UNISON resource centres are a new way of organising in local communities and making the union visible, general secretary Dave Prentis said today, as he opened a new…Read more…
UNISON Cymru/Wales’s thorough consultation with members of what it is like to work for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board moved to Wrexham Maelor yesterday with two mass meetings of health…Read more…
Rhondda Cynon Taff Council’s decision to slash mileage rates for staff will cost the public purse more. A dossier produced by UNISON Cymru/Wales proves that forcing council workers to use…Read more…
Jon Woods has been elected unopposed to the local government service group executive South East general seat in a by-election and will take office immediately
The article Local government SGE…Read more…
UNISON probation members working for six community rehabilitation companies owned by Sodexo could be balloted on industrial action over the company’s voluntary redundancy terms
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Let’s work together to make this new hospital a success,” general secretary Dave Prentis said as he opened a new UNISON shop in Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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“Sixth form colleges need the same funding protection as schools,” says UNISON in the wake of a report from the Sixth Form College Association highlighting the scale of funding cuts
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Public meeting calls for local community to have the chance to consider proposals and suggest alternatives
The article Salford college urged to consult community on cuts first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
UNISON sent solidarity greetings to strikers at the National Gallery today, as they begin indefinite strike action in protest at privatisation plans. “UNISON stands shoulder to shoulder with our…Read more…
“Proposed public-sector redundancy cap will affect hundreds of thousands of workers providing vital public services”, warns UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis
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UNISON Cymru/Wales has launched a review of what it is like to work for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in the wake of allegations of historic abuse and the imposition of special measures by…Read more…