A busy afternoon at UNISON’s Black members’ conference began with Tania Ebosi McKee, for the national black members’ committee, introducing a motion on #BlackLivesMatter – solidarity to…Read more…
‘Hate is not anything someone is born with’
Black members’ conference discusses the challenge of fighting back against racism and Islamophobia
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‘It’s impossible? No it’s not!’
Dawn Butler MP addresses Black members’ conference and encourages delegates to put themselves forward as leaders
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Black members’ conference stress importance of building the union
Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward
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‘Yes we can!’ UNISON Black members stress the need to fight back
Opening speeches to 2017 Black members’ conference come as Donald Trump is made US president, but members vow not to let bigotry win
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Scottish council signs care charter
North Ayrshire becomes latest local authority to commit itself to union’s Ethical Care Charter, committing itself to standards for home care services and working conditions
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Glasgow IT workers win job protection
Members vote in favour of package which keeps employment status after outsourcing battle that saw membership increase by 40%
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Let’s talk about racism
TUC asks Black workers and others to share any experiences of workplace racism, using an online survey which runs to 27 February
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End-of-year accounts for 2016 – branch audits
Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
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Derby public backs striking school staff
76% of people who responded to survey about the strike back UNISON members defending their pay
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‘Ten thousand books were pulped’ – your library stories
UNISON members share their experiences of what the local government cuts have meant for library services where they live and work
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How much funding will your children’s school lose? Find out here
Search by postcode to find out how much schools near you will lose
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Derby school support staff start week of action
Teaching assistants, school supervisors, admin staff and other support workers striking between 7am and 1pm every day this week
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Minimum wage rates go up in April
UNISON calls for living wage and an end to age discrimination ‘built into’ minimum wage
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Nominations are open for 2017 NEC election
Nominations for members to stand for seats on the union’s national executive council must be made by 10 February
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How much does it cost to send your child to school
UNISON members can help teaching union NASUWT with its annual survey into the true cost of education for families
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A run on the bank
The rise of food banks are the most visible face of the poverty crisis affecting the UK in 2017 – they’re the country’s new emergency service. We spent a few days at one to find out more
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Reading between the lines: what’s going on with our libraries?
Libraries are under threat – what’s happening with them in your area?
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Thousands of people share film thanking public sector workers
Last month, members of the public shared messages for all the public sector staff working over Christmas – and it’s been a huge hit
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New year, new course, new you
It’s a new year, why not try one of UNISON’s courses for a new you?
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