Cabinet shares responsibility with Boris Johnson for state of the UK
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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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Britain needs a government that invests in public services, says UNISON
Leaders’ debate shows Boris Johnson is out of touch
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Revolt in Green Party against support for Liberal Democrats?
There are clear signs of a revolt amongst members of the Green Party against their party leadership’s support for the … MoreRead more…
A month of perennial change
But championing and defending our members are always on UNISON’s agenda
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Don’t let the weather silence your voice: apply for a postal vote
A winter election means it’s likely to be cold and dark – and you’ll be busy preparing for Christmas – but don’t let that put you off: vote from the comfort of your own home
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Going from strength to strength
UNISON NEC prepares to Go for Growth in November
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An election is coming, make sure you’re registered
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An election is coming, so …
For change to happen we all need to vote. And the first step to being able to vote is to make sure you’re registered to vote
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Boris Johnson must now be held to account for his promises
There now must be a general election
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UNISON calls for a general election but demands Labour stays united
Speaking in Liverpool today (Tuesday) on the opening day of the UNISON annual conference, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Brexit has unleashed the stench of far right extremism, both on the…Read more…
National delegate conference hails inspiring speech from Jeremy Corbyn
Labour leader pledges to end public sector pay cap and invest in homes, the NHS, social care and all our services – to create a country for everyone
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Conference backs range of measures to build on general election result
Wide range of measures proposed will help further develop the campaigning work that helped to produce the general election result
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Labour is once again proud
Six weeks ago when Theresa May called her opportunistic election it was understandable that there was a sharp intake of labour movement breath. Could we really mount a decent challenge to a prime…Read more…
General election 2017: pay and the cost of living
With just a few days to go, UNISON looks at what the main parties have to say on the issues most important to our members
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General election 2017: Social care
With just a few days to go, UNISON looks at what the main parties have to say on the issues most important to our members
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May: limping towards the finishing line?
Writing this on the Monday before the election only a mug would predict the outcome. The polls are all over the place. However, given the fact that May called the election to give herself ‘a stronger mandate’, if she does not secure an increased majority she will have suffered a big…Read more…
General election – three things you can do right now
There’s a lot at stake on 8 June – and here’s how you can get involved
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No right turn
I have previously referred to Ed the Moribund and I was openly critical of his circus act hustings at the last leadership contest surrounded by labour students – an earlier pre-cursor to Milifandom…Read more…
Agitate, educate, organise!
In the aftermath of the general election, trade unions have a unique role in leading the fight back against the Tory offensive, writes John Stevenson of UNISON Scotland:
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