For our public services, for our communities, for our union – last week’s election result was a devastating blow. We now face a Conservative government with a large majority who have shown time and…Read more…
Shocking picture of austerity cuts to local services is revealed by UNISON
Hundreds of youth centres, libraries and public toilets causing huge impact on communities
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Boris Johnson has been caught out once again
Commenting on new government documents uncovered by the Labour Party suggesting the Prime Minister has misled the public over post-Brexit customs checks for Northern Ireland, UNISON general secretary…Read more…
Wait to see a GP is no laughing matter
New film highlights appointment frustration felt by millions
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Labour’s plans will improve education for all
Schools are paying a high price for government cuts
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Community Executive NEC report: John Gray 4 December 2019
Firstly, apologies that I will have to leave this meeting early as I have to travel to Bournemouth today to attend a Pension Conference.
NEC 9 October 2019
This was the first full meeting of the new NEC at the UNISON centre. There was still problem…Read more…
In the fight of our lives
General secretary Dave Prentis has a message for UNISON members and their families, explaining why he will be voting for Labour on 12 December
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Npower collapse is a ‘cruel blow’ for employees, says UNISON
Energy retail sector would be better handled in public ownership
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Protect NHS from US takeover
Our NHS is not for sale
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UNISON sends solidarity message to UCU strikers
Lecturers start industrial action on campuses across UK
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Tories are offering nothing new
Don’t believe the promises on public spending
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Labour’s pension plans a ‘step towards justice’ for women
Compensation will help millions of women born in the 50s who miss out
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Health workers in Bradford win privatisation battle
Wholly owned subsidiary plans dropped
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A powerful package to rebuild the country
Commenting on the launch of the Labour Party manifesto today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is a powerful package to rebuild the country and help millions whose lives…Read more…
Britain needs a government that invests in public services, says UNISON
Leaders’ debate shows Boris Johnson is out of touch
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Public don’t want NHS staff outsourced to private companies
Workers should stay within NHS, survey shows
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New NHS waiting times show Tories are not fit to run NHS
Responding to the latest NHS England data published today (Thursday) showing A&E waiting times are the worst ever, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Patients left in agony on trolleys…Read more…
Pay gap proposals will force bosses to act
Commenting on Labour plans published today (Wednesday) to eliminate the gender pay gap by 2030, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Public shaming hasn’t proved enough to curtail unequal…Read more…
Dave Prentis: “This election is the fight of our lives”
Hat tip UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis blog: “Election day is less than five weeks away – and this election is the fight of our lives. After a decade of Tory austerity, public service workers know better than anyone the terrible toll that auste…Read more…
More workers deserve to be paid the real living wage, says UNISON
Next government must help low-paid staff
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