Mike Jeram is someone who deserved a long and happy retirement after years of dedicated service to a union which he loved and its members who he cared about, and I am so sad that his life was cut far…Read more…
Blog: Theresa May has presided over a year of harm to our health service
A year ago Theresa May promised she’d govern differently. Of course the past twelve months have shown that her promises aren’t worth listening to. But it is not too late for the Prime Minister to…Read more…
Pay Up Now: We need all UNISON members involved
Together, UNISON can win for all public sector workers, wherever you work, and deliver that long-overdue pay rise.
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A massive win for our union and a massive win for all workers
Today’s result should bring to an end the cruel employment tribunal fees regime, and ensure that no-one else is ever forced to pay crippling fees just to access basic justice. But it is also a…Read more…
Boris: Stop ignoring human rights in Turkey
Since the failed coup a year ago, Turkey has experienced an unprecedented erosion of democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
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Blog: We must stop the government removing your rights without debate, oversight or a vote
Hard won rights fought for and won over decades could be eliminated by the stroke of a pen in Whitehall.
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Blog: The establishment political consensus is now in tatters
The recent election showed how much impact our union can have. Our issues became the country’s issues, and our policies were integral to Labour’s manifesto. Now, thanks in great part to the work of…Read more…
Blog: Pay up now!
We’re launching a new campaign, which we’ll be rolling out over the summer, to win all public sector workers the pay rise that you have for so long been denied.
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Blog: 69 years our nation’s greatest institution and most remarkable achievement
I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be today than Cardiff, where I’ll be attending the Annual UNISON Cymru/Wales Regional Health Awards. I’m looking forward to talking to – and thanking – some of…Read more…
Blog: We must keep on marching together, united
It was great to see such crowds out in force to tell Theresa May, her party and her DUP allies that it’s time for an end to austerity, to the pay cap and to this failing Tory government.
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Blog: Today, MPs have a chance to end the injustice of the pay cap
A political choice was made by those in government that has left nurses, care workers and school staff worse off year after year. Kind words and praise are better than the usual criticism from the…Read more…
Blog: Theresa May’s magic money tree
This weekend I want to see UNISON members out in force on Saturday’s People’s Assembly demo, raising their voices and standing up for our public services. By standing together we can and will change…Read more…
Blog: Jeremy’s agenda is our agenda
We have been with Jeremy when times were tough and we will be with him in the years ahead. So when the next election comes, which may not be too far off, we will be ready to fight for him and for a…Read more…
Blog: The real and necessary debate about our country’s future
Our conference is once again having the real and necessary debate about our country’s future. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for our country’s government. Theresa May has shown not only her…Read more…
Finsbury Park – A further attempt by extremists to divide our nation and our communities
It is clear that this assault on worshippers leaving a Mosque in Finsbury Park during the holy month of Ramadan was a further attempt by extremists to divide our nation and our communities. To target…Read more…
Grenfell – We cannot risk another tragedy like this happening ever again
Our hearts go out to all those caught up in the fire in Kensington, many of whom still don’t know what has happened to their friends and family members, and to those who escaped, but have lost…Read more…
Blog: Truly remarkable election results
I am proud of the role we played from our tireless work in key constituencies, our high profile advertising and social media campaigns, to the personalised emails and direct mail we were able to send…Read more…
Blog: All that we care about and all that we value is on the line this Thursday
We are now just days away from a day that will define the future of our country and our public services. The choice is a clear one. More cuts, more pain, lower wages and more public service job cuts…Read more…
We will never be defeated by acts of cowardice and violence
Today and in the days ahead, the people of London will continue to live, work and love in this great city – and they will never be defeated by acts of violence and cowardice which seek to divide…Read more…
Blog: The government are putting pupils at risk with more school cuts
Next week the country has a choice between school cuts under the Tories and investment in our children’s education under Labour – I know what choice I’ll be making, and which is better for our…Read more…