Commenting on confirmation from the First Minister that the Scottish government is to lift the public sector pay cap, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “It’s high time the Prime…Read more…
UNISON wins another important legal case over employers who fail to consult unions
Following on from the victory over employment tribunal fees on Wednesday.
“UNISON has won a landmark court victory today (Friday 28 July) that makes it much harder for employers to ignore staff when making major changes in the workplace.
The Court of…Read more…
UNISON in Court of Appeal victory over employers who fail to consult unions
UNISON has won a landmark court victory today (Friday) that makes it much harder for employers to ignore staff when making major changes in the workplace. The Court of Appeal ruling means that for…Read more…
UNISON criticises government announcement for social care providers
Commenting on the government’s announcement of additional support for social care providers, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This announcement is a huge blow for low-paid…Read more…
UNISON comments on the Taylor review on modern employment practices
Commenting on the Taylor review on modern employment practices, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “There is serious room for improvement in employment practices particularly for home care…Read more…
Government and employers must end poverty pay, says UNISON
Minimum hourly pay for workers must be increased substantially to reflect the rising cost of living, said UNISON today (Friday). The union is calling on the government to raise the current legal…Read more…
Government’s refusal to end the pay cap is an insult to public sector workers, says UNISON
Responding to the government’s decision to reject a Labour Party amendment to end the one per cent public sector pay cap, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The government’s rejection…Read more…
Government must commit to ending pay cap now, says UNISON
Responding to government plans to review the one per cent public sector pay cap, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This review is a step in the right direction. “But the government has to…Read more…
UNISON comments on FCA report on the asset management market
Commenting on today’s Financial Conduct Authority report into the asset management market, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “UNISON has played a crucial part in exposing the issue of cost…Read more…
Time for MPs to stand up for public sector workers, says UNISON
Responding to the Labour Party’s move to force a vote to end the one per cent public sector pay cap, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Quite rightly, politicians of all parties have…Read more…
‘Now is the time!’ Dave Prentis tells conference
General secretary tells delegates that the tide is turning and that, as the prime minister wobbles, there is hope
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Smash the pay freeze and end austerity, says UNISON general secretary
Speaking today (Tuesday) to UNISON’s annual national conference in Brighton, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “We live in a kingdom dangerously divided into the haves and the have-nots. Some are…Read more…
The momentum is with the energy sector, general secretary tells conference
Dave Prentis opens union’s energy conference with tributes and thanks
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UNISON comments on unemployment figures
Commenting on the latest unemployment and earnings figures, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Demand for public services continues to rise, but these figures confirm that the workforce is…Read more…
UNISON responds to inflation rate high
Commenting today (Tuesday) on inflation hitting its highest level in nearly four years, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The soaring cost of living is hitting public sector workers…Read more…
Jeremy has inspired millions, says UNISON
Commenting today (Friday) on the results of the 2017 general election, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is a remarkable result that few predicted at the start of the campaign –…Read more…
UNISON comment on Conservative social care plans
Commenting on the social care announcement that is part of the wider Conservative manifesto launch, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Today’s social care announcement reveals…Read more…
UNISON backs NHS leaders’ call to end pay cap
In response to NHS Providers calling for an end to pay restraint for staff, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Action is needed now to stop staff leaving the NHS. Hospitals will struggle to…Read more…
UNISON and Clarion Housing Association sign recognition agreement
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Labour’s plan promises to transform workplace rights, says UNISON
Commenting on the Labour Party’s 20-point plan for the workplace, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Labour’s plan promises to transform employees’ rights. These proposals…Read more…