For change to happen we all need to vote. And the first step to being able to vote is to make sure you’re registered to vote
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Addaction staff strike over broken pay promises
Local MPs back drug and alcohol support workers, who were told that pay rises would match NHS workers
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“It’s a fantastic learning opportunity. Astounding. Amazing.”
UNISON runs an annual learning event for members working in private companies that deliver public services – it’s a great way to develop the skills and confidence to deal with issues in your…Read more…
New term, new uniforms – thanks to UNISON
UNISON’s charity There for You has once again helped send hundreds of children back to school in new uniforms – and is encouraging parents to pledge to make the most of the old uniforms
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Higher education strike ballot
It’s time to stand up for decent pay and decent jobs in HE
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13 ways to go green at work
The UK’s biggest union launches its first Green UNISON Week – and here’s how you can help green your office
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Fragmented and fragile: it’s time to fix social care
New report argues that care workers are overlooked, undervalued and in desperate need of investment
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Organ donation week: what we all need to know
Organ donation week is now on and runs until Sunday 8 September and a change in the law will affect us all
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Whatever happened to the silly season?
August, usually a time of lazy days and holidays, the silly season and not much happening… but these are strange times and at UNISON, we’re always busy
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The tyranny of hospital car parking charges
UNISON believes that health workers should not be charged to park at the hospital they work at. That’s why we’re asking all NHS trusts in England to make parking free for all staff within two years….Read more…
This will be ‘catastrophic’ for working people
UNISON joins over 80 civil society organisations in writing to the PM, arguing that the price of a no-deal Brexit is too high
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Leaked document reveals government ‘concern’ over teaching assistants
UNISON condemns ‘an insult to teaching assistants who are stretched to the limit’
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Blackpool hospital staff begin two-day strike
Private company Compass claims it can’t afford an 82p pay rise despite generating £1.7bn in profit and paying their boss £4.6m
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What does a no-deal Brexit mean for the NHS?
UNISON is asking its healthcare members for their views on how a no-deal Brexit will impact on their jobs
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Bradford NHS members suspend strike action
UNISON to present its case to trust for services to remain in-house
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West Midlands Ambulance Service wins back contract
Bringing the 111 and 999 services together should lead to “real improvements” for both patients and staff
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Activists: an inspiration at the heart of our union
General secretary Dave Prentis takes inspiration from visit to Southampton District branch
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‘Think again’ UNISON tells government on LGPS plans
UNISON responds to the government consultation on proposals that would allow higher and further education employers in England to opt out of providing LGPS membership for new staff members
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Boris Johnson must prioritise pay for public sector workers, says UNISON
Dave Prentis writes to the Prime Minister calling for pay boost
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Outsourced NHS staff in Blackpool and St Helens strike over pay and conditions
Compass employees demand pay parity, while staff in Liverpool celebrate their own victory
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