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‘Such violations of Palestinian rights and international law are inextricably linked to the occupation of the Palestinian territories, which Israel must bring to an end’
The article UNISON opposes school demolition in West Bank first appeared on the UNISON National site.
With no signs of negotiation from EA management, workers have been forced to escalate their protest
The article EA members announce new strike dates as pay falls below minimum wage first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Thousands of health workers Northern Ireland will walk out on Friday 31 March and 3 April after talks failed to progress dispute
The article Government inaction means NI health strikes continue first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘It’s important that UNISON’s Muslim members feel supported in the workplace and employers ensure and understand their needs at this spiritual and cherished time’
The article Ramadan 2023: Your rights at work first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON members working at the agency have seen pay fall since 2011, meaning that staff effectively work one day a week for free
The article Environment agency workers begin fresh wave of industrial action first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Collective action has forced the government to listen and take action to improve the pay of all of our hardworking NHS staff writes UNISON head of health Sara Gorton
The article Blog: Why this pay offer should be accepted first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Healthcare assistants in Bristol celebrate a huge re-banding victory thanks to an 18-month UNISON campaign
The article Bristol healthcare assistants win over £1m in re-banding victory first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘Women’s work is often undervalued and underpaid, but UNISON knows the true value’
The article UNISON celebrates International Women’s Day in Glasgow first appeared on the UNISON National site.
How does pay affect staffing levels? How does staffing affect patient care? A look at what the stats tell us about NHS pay
The article The numbers behind NHS pay first appeared on the UNISON National site.
But new UNISON research shows that public service workers are overwhelmingly pessimistic about chancellor Jeremy Hunt doing the right thing next week
The article How the budget could fix public services first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The annual conference was held in Bournemouth on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 March
The article “We need to outlaw fire and rehire forever”, declares UNISON community conference first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Women in Westminster: The 100 celebrates the achievements and the valuable role women play in public life, from parliamentarians to political commentators
The article Christina McAnea is one of this year’s 100 Women in Westminster first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON members are invited to have their say about work and the choices available
The article Survey: Have your say about your choices at work first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON calls for photo ID to be abandoned, but urges members to register, for now, to ensure their vote in May elections
The article Voter ID is the government’s ‘latest threat to our democracy’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The report, commissioned by UNISON and based on a survey of members, reveals the extensive role which the union can play in addressing climate change issues
The article ‘This challenge unites us as a union’, says new green report first appeared on the UNISON National site.
To all our Black LGBT+ activists past and present, we thank you for your activism and for making our union what it is today
The article Blog: Celebrating our Black LGBT+ activists first appeared on the UNISON National site.
On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, with no sign of peace, the trade union movement prepares to launch a new appeal for trade unionists displaced by the war
The article Ukraine: one year on first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Members cannot rely on employers ‘to do the right thing’ over sexual harassment
The article Women’s conference calls for stronger sexual harassment policies in the workplace first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘My message to essential workers in Northern Ireland is that UNISON is 100% behind them all, and that we’re in it for the long haul’
The article Blog: An electric atmosphere at Northern Ireland strikes first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Thousands of UNISON members in the six arm’s length bodies of the health trust have walked out today, including staff at the NI ambulance service.
The article Third day of NHS strikes in Northern Ireland first appeared on the UNISON National site.