UNISON president leads delegates in a minute’s silence to remember the many who have died
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Energy conference tackles climate change and equality
Debates make history as the first UNISON virtual conference
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UNISON joins the fight over proper use of health data
The union seeks government guarantees that health data will be used in an ethical manner, assigned its true value and used for the benefit of UK healthcare
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UNISON’s special conference – latest update
Draft order of business for union’s special delegate conference has been published
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UNISON joins campaign to optimise AHP support workers
Trade unions and professional bodies come together to support the role of allied health professional workers
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UNISON increases pressure for COVID public inquiry
Union’s NEC also highlights continuing pay campaigns, post-pandemic support for members and solidarity with those in Palestine
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UNISON statement on Gaza ceasefire
UNISON welcomes ceasefire and urges international action to end the occupation
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UNISON endorses Labour’s call for an international vaccine plan
Emily Thornberry says we have to plan now to ensure the world is safe in the future – and a patent waiver should only be the start
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12 ways to get organised
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Final agenda published today for June’s special delegate conference
The results of the prioritisation process are also released, while delegates will learn next week how to register to speak
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UNISON statement: In solidarity with Palestinian workers
The union condemns the violence on both sides and calls for an end to attacks, and to 54 years of occupation
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NHS pay campaign: #2daysfor2k kicks off around the UK
Health workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are demanding an immediate wage increase of at least £2,000 for all NHS staff
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Higher education staff reject 1.5% pay offer
The pay offer keeps up with inflation, but does not catch up with pay lost to HE staff over the past ten years
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Unions call on schools and colleges to retain masks
UNISON joins other education unions in England to put the case for continuing use of face coverings by staff and children
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UNISON’s NEC election ballot helpline is now open
The dedicated telephone helpline will ensure all members receive their ballot papers, for union’s most important election
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UNISON responds to the situation in East Jerusalem and Gaza
The union is ‘extremely concerned’ by increased forced removals of Palestinians from their homes, destruction of Palestinian property and the building of illegal Israeli settlements
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Settled Status – under 100 days left to apply
If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living and working in the UK you need to make sure you have applied for Settled Status before 30 June
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UNISON introduces new mental health bargaining guide
‘Unless policies are put in place, increased home working and pressures placed on staff are liable to act as detonators of mental health problems for those delivering vital public services’
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‘If you’re struggling, you’re not alone’
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the pandemic is having a significant and negative impact on our collective mental health. But don’t worry, your union is here to help
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UNISON calls for support for workers’ mental health
The union has resources and advice available as we begin this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week
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