Union launch protest after council announces merger plan that will see two thirds of centres closed
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Scottish college workers vote to strike in pay dispute
College employers urged to use negotiations on 25 August to agee pay fairness or strikes will mark the start of new academic year
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How much have higher education workers lost?
UNISON launches ‘salary loss calculator’ for UK university staff ahead of September’s industrial action ballot
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UNISON sets out its own Olympian stall in Birmingham
Union hosts community sporting event to help build relationships across the community and raise UNISON’s profile
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ODPs to come under the allied health professions umbrella
Change from April 2017 likely to mean ‘better representation during workforce planning activities and improved access to continuing professional development ‘
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How will the new housing act affect you and your family?
UNISON has published a new briefing on the 2016 Housing and Planning Act (England)
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Save our local services: exciting new toolkit
UNISON has a long history of campaigning against unfair policies that hurt local workers and communities, from fighting for the national minimum wage to resisting cuts
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Health staff in Luton rally against attack on sickness leave
UNISON warns that move risks staff coming to work ill to avoid triggering process that could lead to dismissal – in a trust that has one of best sick-leave records in the region
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Victory in Wales after unanimous vote for strike action
Staff at a private contractor for the Welsh NHS managed to halt changes to their terms and conditions after 100% of members voted for strike action.
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Do you use social care services?
Do you use social care services for older people (aged 65 or over) or look after someone who does? UNISON would like to hear about your experience
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UNISON gives evidence on growing social care funding crisis
The crisis in adult social care is set to worsen due to a growing funding gap, UNISON has told the Communities and Local Government Committee.
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New grammar school backlash
UNISON condemns possible creation of new selective schools
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Have your say on Personal Independence Payments
The Department for Work and Pensions is undertaking a review of Personal Independence Payments (PIP). If you have applied for PIP in the past, you can fill in their questionnaire here to submit your…Read more…
UNISON launches Nelson Mandela Award
UNISON has launched the inaugural Nelson Mandela award, which will go to a Black member who has gone ‘above and beyond’ to represent Black members.
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Higher Education members urged to strike for better pay
UNISON believes that no employee in higher education should be paid less than the Living Wage
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UNISON organiser Roger Bevan honoured one year after tragic death
UNISON organiser Roger Bevan was tragically killed in a road incident in Ceredigion one year ago. Roger was just 50 years old and his character and passion left an indelible mark on all his Welsh…Read more…
School support staff in Derby need your help
UNISON members working in Derby City Schools have lost 25% of their pay, up to £400 per month, and they need your support for strike action.
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Fighting bullying and harassment
UNISON Cymru/Wales has made a significant breakthrough in tackling bullying and harassment in the workplace
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Brexit top of UNISON agenda for TUC
‘The need for stability and reassurance has never been greater,’ says Dave Prentis
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Invest to tackle the scourge of poverty
Whether they are working to support children and families, or facing low pay themselves, UNISON members know the human cost of poverty
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