Getting the UK’s public services across the net zero line will require £140bn of government funding by 2035
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Blog: A masterclass in smoke and mirrors
The chancellor’s budget statement is not what we expect from politicians who claim that theirs is the real party of public services
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UNISON Greater London activists met with Christina McAnea ahead of tomorrow’s government spending review.
UNISON Greater London activists met with Christina McAnea ahead of tomorrow’s government spending review.Our message to Rishi Sunak is clear: The government must find the money for the pay rise our members deserve.
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UNISON GS nails Radio 4’s Any Questions
Blog: The government tries to look like it’s giving, but it’s taking away
Ahead of the spending review, UNISON is calling on the chancellor to rebuild our public services
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UNISON wins over £1.7m for members in a single month
“Almost 200 victories in a month shows the value of the union’s personal injury legal assistance scheme, which is free to use, win or lose
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea hailed “an incredible achievement for our members”, as almost 20…Read more…
Care sector pushed to brink by staffing catastrophe
Care employees have been undervalued and ignored for too long.
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Blog: Why we should all take the menopause seriously
World Menopause Day is a reminder that the menopause is a workplace issue, says Christina McAnea
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UNISON responds to Keir Starmer’s speech
Labour is offering just what the country needs after 11 years of Tory mismanagement
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Government must get a grip on fuel crisis to protect essential services, says UNISON
Key workers mustn’t be left stranded or forced to queue for hours simply to get to a pump.
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Blog: After everything, a pay cut is the bitterest of blows
Our health conference is a reminder of the sacrifices our health members have made, the challenges to come – and what we can achieve together
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Huge vacancy rates across care sector adding to staff mental health crisis
The government’s failure to deal with the growing staffing crisis in social care risks worsening the mounting mental health toll on workers, says UNISON today (Wednesday). Figures from a…Read more…
Don’t wait until it’s too late to bring back mask wearing and social distancing
Making mask wearing optional back in the summer was a mistake
The article Don’t wait until it’s too late to bring back mask wearing and social distancing first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
A new deal for employment would make a huge difference
Low pay, precarious contracts and minimal sick pay have no place in the modern world of work
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A new post-pandemic deal is needed for public services
Covid has had a profound effect on public service staff
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Blog: Still in solidarity, two decades later
As American unions come together to mark the 20th anniversary of that horrifying day, we recommit ourselves to the campaign for peace across the world
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Blog: Is this the kind of community you want to live in?
Our local services face catastrophic cuts. Help us stand up for them and take action now
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“Plight of desperate Afghans highlights UK’s cruel refugee plans”
MPs from all parties must defeat Westminster government’s plans to further criminalise and punish those fleeing for their lives
Hat tip UNISON General Secretary Christin McAnea blog “We are witnessing deeply upsetting scenes from Afghanistan. Pe…Read more…
Health organisations stand together against abuse
Health workers have made the vaccination programme a success. But as they encourage everyone to have their jabs, some have suffered appalling abuse
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Blog: Fighting for pay across the union
Pay is coming to a head and we need all of our members and activists to take part in every ballot and every consultation
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