Together we are stronger. That was the key slogan of the Derby school support workers, and it is a simple lesson to learn from the success of their 10-month dispute, UNISON’s national executive…Read more…
UNISON NEC statement on Syria
UNISON condemns ‘horrific chemical attack’ and ‘any bombing raids by foreign governments which could exacerbate and prolong the conflict’
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Statement on the closure of NHS Protect
Responding to the news that NHS Protect has been closed, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Assaults on NHS staff are growing. That’s why it’s so worrying that the body looking after them…Read more…
15-minute care makeover from hell
Claire Sweeney stars in our new short film with a difference
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There for members – how our charity helped this winter
More than 600 UNISON members struggling to pay for their heating, have been awarded over £30,000 thanks to UNISON’s dedicated welfare charity, There For You.
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Get ready for Public Service Champions part two
This month and next will be busy months for UNISON’s Public Service Champions campaign.
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Unions call on university employers to improve their pay offer
Latest offer ‘does not meet members’ expectations’ and needs to be improved joint unions tell UCEA at most recent talks
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Winning with UNISON
‘You don’t have to accept something when an employer is in the wrong – you can challenge it and by standing together you can win’
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NEC elections – 5 reasons to vote
UNISON members are electing the union’s national executive council – key reasons why you should use your vote and return the ballot paper
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Minimum wage rates increase
New minimum wage rates come into force across UK, including ‘national living wage’
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UNISON calls for action to tackle stress endemic in public services
Union survey of 10,000 members shows that stress is harming staff and services – but employers rarely talk about it
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UNISON support sees tribunal call for nurse to get her job back
Health board acted unfairly in dismissing nurse for short-term sickness absences when she was experiencing domestic abuse
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DOCAS and facility time changes brought forward
New DOCAS agreements have to be in place from 10 March 2018 to ensure a “reasonable fee” is paid to public sector employers who deduct union subs directly from members’ wages
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Higher education unions submit 2017-18 pay claim
Unions challenge universities to improve pay that has ‘significantly fallen behind inflation’
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NEC 2017 election: notification of ballots
Ballots are to take place for contested seats on the national executive council. Download list of contested and uncontested seats (PDF) NB unopposed candidates are not confirmed until the election…Read more…
Andy Burnham vows to end ‘callous culture’ of social care
The mayoral candidate for Great Manchester outlines plans for a fully-integrated health and social care service
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UNISON wins £70,000 pay-out for hospital cleaners
22 union members in Torquay receive damages after being made sick by hazardous chemical disinfectant
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All English schools face real cuts to funding
Latest Education Policy Institute report confirms unions’ warning over effects of new National Funding Formula
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Sterilisation staff win pay rise after two-month dispute
Welsh health board offers increases of up to £1,900 a year after strike by staff paid less than colleagues working for neighbouring boards
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Our park lives are under threat
Our parks are now under an increasing threat, as local councils find their funding being cut and then cut again
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