This result was a cry of frustration at a political class that seems to lack the answers to the biggest issue facing the UK.
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Vote in the European elections on 23 May
“Vote for candidates who will stand up for public services and defend our welfare state.”
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UNISON spells out settled status for its EU members
The union introduces new guidance documents and web pages dedicated to Brexit
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Nurse and midwife numbers dragged down by Brexit effect
Brexit has made many European nationals feel decidedly unwelcome
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Brexit repeal bill enters next round of Commons debate
UNISON backs a raft of amendments aimed at protecting the rights of its members
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Our Polish members – in their own words
Three of UNISON’s Polish migrant members share their stories and their thoughts on a post Brexit Britain
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Blog: I dream in English – a German member’s thoughts on Brexit
By Christina Egan When I read Anke Plummer’s account of feeling like a Briton, I wondered why, as another German living here for over 20 years, I do not seem to feel British at all? Well, I…Read more…
Tackling precarious work & addressing migration concerns
Last week I spoke at a conference organised by the TUC and Exeter University on ‘Confronting change: Globalization, Migration and Precarious Labour in the Age of Brexit.’ This is a summary of my speech. As conditions have become more insecure for workers since 2006 – a recent TUC report showed 1 in…Read more…
Dave Prentis calls for full transparency on EU negotiations
General secretary will urge the government to consult trade unions throughout negotiations to leave the European Union when he meets cabinet minister David Davis
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‘£350m for the NHS’ swayed disabled voters in EU referendum
Research by the Papworth Trust reveals that NHS claim swayed disabled voters ‘who didn’t know how many of their protections were form the EU’
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Belgium must vote no tomorrow to stop CETA
Tomorrow trade ministers from EU countries will meet in Luxembourg at the Foreign Affairs Council where they are due to decide whether to approve the EU-Canada trade deal known as CETA. The TUC and unions across the EU and Canada are calling for governments to oppose the deal. A ‘joint…Read more…
Urge your MEPs to halt damaging trade deal with southern Africa
UNISON calls for aaction on trade deals with global South which stress liberalisation and threaten to damage economies and workers’ rights
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Union sets up network to support members who are EU citizens
Union will be producing information for members from the EU and their families to reassure them of their rights
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MPs to discuss workers’ rights post-Brexit
UNISON backs private members’ bill and launches its new network for EU members
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Brexit top of UNISON agenda for TUC
‘The need for stability and reassurance has never been greater,’ says Dave Prentis
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UNISON seeking legal advice for EU migrant members
UNISON is seeking advice from the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) .
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The nation didn’t vote for a Brexit without a plan. Before triggering article 50, we need much broader negotiations
Two-thirds (66%) of voters want to see a broader team negotiating Brexit, including cross-party politicians, trade unions and employers. That’s the finding of a new GQRR poll we’re publishing today. That went for both remainers (69%) and leavers (65%). Only 10% of respondents thought the government…Read more…
23 June: five key questions on the EU referendum
When you’re considering how to vote in the EU referendum later this month, here are five key points to have in mind
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Migration and the EU referendum
UNISON produces two new factsheets on migration and an inclusive Europe as part of campaign for a Remain vote in the EU referendum on 23 June
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United in our condemnation of the ugly rhetoric employed by Brexit campaigners
Although UNISON is encouraging a Remain vote, it’s clear that there are arguments for leaving the EU. But they aren’t being made by the bilious, hate-filled campaigns aiming to drag us into…Read more…