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General secretary Christina McAnea praises the many inspiring women who are leading disputes and negotiations ‘to change lives for the better’
The article Women are at the heart of UNISON’s industrial action first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“UNISON holds elections every two years for the National Executive Council. It’s an important body representing every region, nation, service group, Black members, young members and disabled members. Key decisions about what our union does are made by …Read more…
The pay crisis that our members are dealing with won’t go away if the government sticks to their current game-plan of ignoring workers and their unions
The article Blog: Government inaction just leads to more action first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The anti-strike bill is draconian and undemocratic, and will do nothing to fix the problems this government has caused
The article Blog: Why we must defend the right of working people to strike first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“This government let frontline workers take responsibility when times were at their toughest, but now it refuses to take responsibility for the things that are in its control”
The article Blog: It is within their power to give NHS workers the pay they deserve first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Today’s budget is proof the money exists. But the political will to help working people doesn’t
The article Blog: The £60bn gamble with the future of our country first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Let’s show solidarity with members at St Monica Trust care homes, who are taking strike action as their employer tries to fire and rehire them
The article Blog: A broken system – in our economy and in social care first appeared on the UNISON National site.
As the cost of living crisis shows no signs of easing, our right to strike is more important than ever
The article When we have no choice but to strike first appeared on the UNISON National site.
These live debates have given us an unusual close-up of the Tories’ division, chaos and incompetence, and a front row view of their dying days in Westminster
The article Blog: The Tory leadership race first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON has pushed to get the best possible pay offer for 2021 and 2022 – but we now need a high turnout in our consultative ballot
The article Blog: Why it’s vital police staff have their say…Read more…
Dear John, When I was elected as your general secretary, one of my key pledges was establishing a UNISON college. And now this pledge is starting to take shape. The past year has seen work happening to…Read more…
Promises to cut taxes in the future won’t cut the mustard with families living a financial hell today
The article Blog: The spring statement is a slap in the face for workers first appeared on the…Read more…
Union says that government’s ‘potentially dangerous’ Living with COVID-19 plans could undermine health and safety regulations in England
The article UNISON seeks ‘clarity’ on removal of…Read more…
General secretary calls for enforceable charter of employment rights and an end to ‘fire and hire’ culture
The article UNISON condemns ‘shameful’ P&O Ferries action first appeared…Read more…
Like everyone else I’ve watched the news of the war in Ukraine with a mixture of disbelief, horror and disgust. And there is no respite in sight
The article Blog: Why solidarity with Ukraine is the…Read more…
The ‘fantastic UNISON women’ fighting for fair pay in Glasgow offer an inspiring example for International Women’s Day
The article Blog: ‘We can move mountains when we work together’ first appeared…Read more…
“Hi Christina
Trust you are well I’m writing to express my concern and dismay about the President Paul Holmes addressing Women’s Conference next week. It is my understanding that he has now been dismissed by the Empl…Read more…
UNISON has always been able to respond, because our actions are dynamic
The article We will be there for our members in 2022 first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
We owe our energy and environment members a huge debt of gratitude for keeping us safe and warm from the worst of the winter weather
The article Blog: The members helping us weather the storms first…Read more…
We need the government to champion the cultural shift to building flexibility into all jobs from the start and not just a right to ask a ‘favour’
The article Blog: Working towards a flexible, fairer…Read more…