Green UNISON Week gives activists the opportunity to publicise the union’s work on green public services, and build awareness on this vital issue
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UNISON urges caution over new pension scheme
Government’s new collective defined contribution pension scheme could help some public service workers, but shouldn’t erode the pensions of others
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UNISON recommends that EA members reject ‘insulting’ offer
The offer of 2%, plus a lump sum, comes after decades of falling pay at the Environment Agency, with attacks on terms and conditions
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Scottish council staff back industrial action
Thousands of local government workers overwhelmingly rejected the employers’ 2% offer
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General secretary reiterates need for branches to be ‘strike ready’
Christina McAnea also tells NEC meeting that the spectacle of the Tory Party leadership candidates trying to ‘out-tough’ each other is ‘unedifying’
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When we have no choice but to strike
As the cost of living crisis shows no signs of easing, our right to strike is more important than ever
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Devon Partnership NHS Trust signs UNISON’s apprenticeships charter
The charter provides the tools for well funded, high quality apprenticeships that lead to meaningful jobs
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Environment Agency pay offer is ‘simply not enough’, says UNISON
The offer falls far short of the claim the EA unions jointly submitted in March
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Newly qualified paramedics enjoy UNISON-won pay boost
Newly qualified paramedics won a pay increase after submitting a collective grievance
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Strike dates set after exam board fails on pay
The action is likely to escalate unless AQA management is prepared to re-open talks
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Louder and prouder: UNISON launches trans equality campaign
UNISON has always been clear in its commitment to trans and non-binary members
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Tax relief for NHS staff – don’t lose out!
We know that the current cost of living crisis, years of below-inflation pay increases and inadequate mileage reimbursement rates mean that our members working in the NHS are under an increasing amount of financial strain. And we know that for many of our members, all of this means every penny matters when it comes to […]
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Delayed, disappointing pay rise will leave staff considering their futures, say health unions
This is nowhere near what’s needed to save the NHS.
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UNISON campaigns to preserve the future safety of British meat
Proposed changes by the Food Standards Agency also risk the jobs of UNISON members who are integral to meat hygiene
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UIA Mutual and UNISON Living
UNISON is now seeking a new provider of home, travel and pet insurance
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How to use social care to rebuild the economy
Whether it’s gender equality, green jobs or a more productive economy – social care should be a central part of a modern industrial strategy, Westminster event hears
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UNISON backs abortion rights and decriminalisation
Abortion is still illegal in the UK, with a recent report revealing that a woman was arrested straight after a stillbirth in Cornwall and remains under investigation
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Employment tribunal classes long COVID as a disability
‘Staff with long COVID need reasonable adjustments and support, not to be put on the scrap heap’
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Durham Miner’s Gala: ‘UNISON is strong and ready for a fight’
Over 200,000 people attended this summer’s event, which has been held annually in north east city since 1871
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MPs join UNISON in celebrating 20 years of the PCSO
Everyone agrees that the police community support officer is an ‘integral’ and much-loved part of the policing team – and we need more
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