Honouring the memory of George Floyd – and so many others – demands that we recommit ourselves to the fight against racism in all its forms. And I promise, your union will continue to play a leading…Read more…
Blog: A u-turn from the government and a real victory for our union
It means that many UNISON members, migrants working in health and social care, looking after our communities, will be spared this deeply unfair charge. But UNISON won’t stop there.
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A lifelong champion for working people
We will all miss Denis – especially within Northern Ireland, but also within the wider UNISON family. We will never forget him, or the massive impact he has had on the lives of our members – but we…Read more…
Blog: Keeping the lights on
Across the UK, UNISON reps and members in the energy sector have been working with employers to work out solutions to the many big problems we face
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Blog: Safety for all workers is UNISON’s bottom line
Our members have worked so hard to battle the virus, protect our communities and maintain the lockdown. Now they need the government to work just as hard to ensure that any relaxation of the lockdown…Read more…
Blog: Denis Goldberg – a tireless campaigner for justice, and a friend
Denis Goldberg, who has sadly passed away, was a freedom fighter, an inspirational politician and an honorary member of UNISON
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Blog: A moment of silence is the very least that we can do
wherever you are – at home or at work – please join us in a moment of silence. To say thank you. To remember. To show our solidarity. To remember the dead, but also on International Workers Memorial…Read more…
Blog: your right to be safe from harm at work
As UNISON has been working hard for our members during the coronavirus crisis, I know that the issue of getting the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is the still the top priority for…Read more…
Blog: Remembering our colleagues, fighting for change
As coronavirus spread around the world and hit hard in the UK, we knew that ,because of the jobs they do, our own members would be losing their lives in the fight against COVID-19.
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Blog: Labour must unite behind Keir Starmer
Real, lasting change – for the care worker, the nurse, the cleaner – only ever happens when Labour wins the trust of the British people. I know our party has elected the right leader to meet that…Read more…
Blog: Our response is vital, impressive and truly humbling
Whatever comes next, we have to keep going. And I know we will
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Blog: I’m proud of our members in a national emergency
Once again our public service workers are on the frontline fighting to keep our communities and our country safe and well – fighting, against the odds, to keep services running
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We all have a shared interest to combat coronavirus
Employers, the government and individuals all need to work together to fight this global health threat
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Blog: Proud of our union – and the strong women who have built it
This week, we celebrate all that is great about our vibrant, growing union. But in particular, I’ll be celebrating the strong women who have built this union and who I am always proud to stand…Read more…
The right to a decent and secure home
We’re calling on the government to commit to eight key policy measures that will ensure everyone has access to a safe, decent and affordable home where they can plan their lives and thrive.
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The government should reject Trump’s dangerous plan for Israel/Palestine
Donald Trump’s plans seeks to entrench a permanent occupation and destroy any hopes of a viable independent Palestinian state of any kind. UNISON stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people in…Read more…
Your union will always be there to stand up for you, every single day of this new decade
UNISON is the biggest union in the UK – because public service workers like you have put your trust in us to stand with you.
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Blog: In the battles ahead, we will not let you down
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…
Blog: Standing with people who make me so proud of our union
What unites Ruth and Gareth, the Whiston Strikers, Carl, Steve and Laura is that they are willing to put their values – our union’s values – into practice. They are fighting injustice. They are…Read more…
Blog: This is a manifesto with UNISON’s priorities at its heart
commend this manifesto to UNISON members – because it’s a manifesto that reflects the priorities of our union. It shows why Labour is the best party for public services.
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