The NHS needs a funding guarantee, not just a pledge
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Vital local services are collapsing say council staff in UNISON survey
Local government spending cuts have left councils across the UK unable to meet the needs of local communities and, in some cases, are putting the public at risk, says UNISON today (Monday). A survey,…Read more…
Consumers at risk from contaminated and diseased meat
The public could be at risk of eating contaminated and diseased meat because of failings at slaughterhouses, according to a survey of meat hygiene inspectors published today (Sunday) by UNISON. The…Read more…
Court of Appeal pay victory for Nottingham City Council employees
Nottingham City Council was wrong to deny several hundred of its employees the right to incremental pay increases with effect from April 2011, says a judgment handed down at the Court of Appeal. The…Read more…
70 years of the NHS, 25 years of UNISON
Dave Prentis opens UNISON’s annual health conference
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UNISON’s “Goodbye and thanks” to Rodney Bickerstaff
On Thursday I went to a packed out memorial in the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster to celebrate the life of our former UNISON General Secretary, Rodney Bickerstaff. The meeting was compered by UNISON National officer for Equalities, Gloria Mills,…Read more…
UNISON to honour former general secretary Rodney Bickerstaffe at memorial service
The life of Rodney Bickerstaffe – former general secretary of both UNISON and NUPE – will be celebrated at a memorial service today (Thursday) at Central Hall, Westminster. Speakers who are expected…Read more…
Spring Statement leaves public services in a dark place, says UNISON
UNISON responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
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UNISON to negotiate pay and conditions for staff at one of the UK’s largest housing associations
The agreement means staff will have a voice that is heard and respected in the workplace
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UNISON calls for a new set of principles for public service contracts
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has written to the Minister for the Cabinet Office calling for a new public service ethos to underpin the delivery of services
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‘I will be with you on the picket lines’ vows Dave Prentis
General secretary backs Birmingham strikers as he speaks to ‘the biggest gathering of women trade unionists in this country’
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“Remembering Irene Stacey – a stalwart of our union, and a friend”
A fitting tribute from our General Secretary, Dave Prentis to Irene.
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her….Read more…
Prentis backs Labour leaders stand on bringing services back in house
General secretary tells Black members’ conference that UNISON has been warning of such a collapse for years
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Carillion’s collapse is terrible for staff and the taxpayer, says UNISON
The government needs to safeguard services and protect staff
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‘Free protesters and trade unionists,’ UNISON urges Iran
General secretary Dave Prentis writes to President Hassan Rouhani in wake of arrests following recent protests
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Report on UNISON NEC meeting 18 October 2017
“This report is intended for members of the UNISON Community Service Group Executive and for branches with Community members. Please circulate it to anyone who may be interested.
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Budget leaves public services “gasping for air”
There’s no actual money on the table
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Tax cut for rich means billions lost to Exchequer
Cutting the income tax for people earning more than £1m per year has deprived the Exchequer of more than £8.6bn over the past five years, according to new analysis by UNISON published today (Sunday)….Read more…
UNISON welcomes Liverpool City Council commitments to fair pay
The council is backing UNISON’s campaigns on ending the public sector pay cap and promoting dignity in social care
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UNISON comments on latest inflation figures
The government needs to take action in next week’s budget
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