This October, UNISON celebrates Black health workers who are making history now
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UNISON launches next stage of cost of living campaign
The public launch features a new microsite campaign hub as well as a co-ordinated digital and billboard advertising campaign
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Union leaders call on PM to rule out ‘crippling cuts’ to public services
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea is one of the signatories of open letter calling for urgent talks with government, amid fears of more austerity
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Mythbuster: the budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s vision for Britain’s economic future immediately proved to be a very dangerous fantasy. We explain why
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UNISON condemns the death of Mahsa Amini
Kurdish woman died after three days in a police cell in Iran
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New date for the UNISON and TUC cost of living lobby of Parliament
We want all UNISON members to contact their MPs face to face, either locally or in London
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Help boost protection for pregnant women and new parents
UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on the issue and with a second reading of a private member’s bill due this Friday, you can help ensure it gains support
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Environment Agency staff overwhelmingly reject pay offer
Rejection in the consultative ballot makes clear that ‘now is the time for the agency to step up and make the case for an increased pay offer’
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Strikes called off after improved COSLA pay offer
UNISON secure significant improvements to the Scottish local government pay offer after industrial action across sectors
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Join the UNISON and TUC lobby of Parliament to #DemandBetter
Major lobby at Westminster on 19 October will see members speak to MPs about the cost of living crisis and how it is affecting them
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AQA strike: A tough decision but the right one
Two of the UNISON members who are taking strike action at exam board AQA explain why they were left with no option – as a hardship fund is launched to support them
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New workplace guidance on monkeypox
As more is discovered about the monkeypox virus, it is important that workplace reps and branches keep informed in order to support members and keep workplaces safe.
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Help There for You raise £1m to fight energy bills
There for You plans to publish a comprehensive package of help to support members with energy bills over the winter months
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AQA strikers take their fight to company HQ
Company refuses to negotiate with the union over a 3% pay offer
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Pledge Yes for the NHS
UNISON launches next stage of its NHS pay campaign, in lead up to industrial action ballot
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September conference will explore UNISON’s learning offer
The event will also offer learning activists the opportunity to find out how they can play a key part in shaping the future of the UNISON College
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Manchester NHS workers get back pay thanks to UNISON campaign
Healthcare assistants are re-banded after the union revealed that they were carrying out clinical tasks that were above the grade they had been hired on
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TUC and UNISON ramp up cost of living campaign
October dates announced for lobby of MPs – put them in your diaries now, as Christina McAnea says the union is working to use ‘all levers at our disposal’
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UNISON launches new pay campaign role for activists
Similar to pensions champions, the aim is to build awareness and help get the vote out in future ballots and consultations
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‘A struggle is a struggle. That’s why we’ve got to stick together’
UNISON president Andrea Egan outlines her vision, pledging: “I use every power and opportunity I’ve got, and I won’t leave any equality group behind”
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