Brighton delegates told: ‘They want to make us an endangered species. But if they push us, we push back.’
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‘Our Brexit brings the country together’, UNISON members told
National delegates debate a raft of motions on the risks posed by the Brexit negotiations
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Swansea signs up to ethical care
Council’s ruling Labour group pledges to introduce UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter after May’s council elections
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Pay claims submitted on behalf of English and Welsh college workers
UNISON and fellow further education unions ask for ‘inflation plus’ pay rises from September
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‘We will robustly defend members interests’ vows university branch
University of South Wales Group launches formal consultation on budget cuts, including possible job losses
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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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Funding care can lift women workers out of poverty, Welsh councils urged
UNISON Cymru/Wales writes to all country’s councils on International Women’s Day
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Cymru/Wales calls for services and communities to be the priority
‘Welsh public service workers will be holding you to account’, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis warns candidates at manifesto launch
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Fighting back against the cyber bullies
A local councillor from Wales spoke to UNISON members about her experience of cyber abuse
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Beating the Big C – cancer, and the council
For many people, working outdoors in the sun is a blessing. But for refuse loader David Lewis, living in the shadow of skin cancer, it became a curse
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Further education pay rises agreed in England and Wales
Consultations see members agree pay rises for 2016/17 in both countries – UNISON calls on colleges in England to implement Association of Colleges offer as soon as possible
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Learning about the refugee crisis
UNISON Cymru/Wales women’s group spent time learning about the refugee crisis at their policy weekend recently
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‘What are the funding implications?’ UNISON asks of Diamond review
Union emphasises the need for higher education to be accessible to young people from ‘deprived communities’
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Victory in Wales after unanimous vote for strike action
Staff at a private contractor for the Welsh NHS managed to halt changes to their terms and conditions after 100% of members voted for strike action.
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UNISON organiser Roger Bevan honoured one year after tragic death
UNISON organiser Roger Bevan was tragically killed in a road incident in Ceredigion one year ago. Roger was just 50 years old and his character and passion left an indelible mark on all his Welsh…Read more…
Fighting bullying and harassment
UNISON Cymru/Wales has made a significant breakthrough in tackling bullying and harassment in the workplace
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UNISON sponsors Merthyr Rising Festival
Two branches join forces to celebrate Welsh role in trade union history
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Special statement from UNISON Cymru Wales on ambulance tragedy
Fatal accident involving ambulance staff in North Wales has ‘devastated’ colleagues
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Rhondda Cynon Taf becomes latest council to condemn TTIP
UNISON congratulates south Wales council on adopting motion condemning secretary trade deal
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Unison Cymru Wales Health Awards 2016
Get your nominations in! Closing date 23 May. Celebrate the valuable contribution UNISON colleagues make in the workplace. Awards will be presented by the Minister for Health and Social Services on…Read more…