UNISON writes to all MPs asking them to take a stand for decency against a policy that shows a government with no moral compass
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Blog: UK government can – and must – act on cost of living
HMRC mileage rates are woefully out of date and sorting this out is just one way to help struggling workers
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Blog: The chancellor should look again at the impact of NI tax hike
This government needs to get a grip and start making political choices that help workers, rather than punishing them.
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Blog: ‘Warm words don’t pay the bills’ for university staff
It’s a shame on the whole sector that higher education members are struggling to survive on their university pay packets.
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Blog: The spring statement is a slap in the face for workers
Promises to cut taxes in the future won’t cut the mustard with families living a financial hell today
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Blog: P&O is just a symptom, the government must fix the disease
We need to act now and make sure the government kills off fire and rehire for good while the public is still outraged at what has happened at P&O Ferries
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Blog: It’s time for the chancellor to make good on his promise on pay
The spring statement comes as inflation is at a 30-year high, with UNISON members struggling to feed their families. Rishi Sunak must act
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Blog: Why solidarity with Ukraine is the only way
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
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Blog: UK government should take notice of the new disability charter
The ground-breaking Disability Employment Charter, which UNISON co-founded, calls for a legal two-week limit in responding to reasonable adjustments
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Blog: ‘We can move mountains when we work together’
The ‘fantastic UNISON women’ fighting for fair pay in Glasgow offer an inspiring example for International Women’s Day
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Blog: International Women’s Day is more important than ever
After the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women, and as the war in Ukraine sees women and children flee – or stay to fight – we need to regain the progress toward equality
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Blog: ‘Reckless’ decision on COVID will put lives at risk
The Living with COVID strategy is an appeasement of Conservative backbenchers that will also have a profound impact on the delivery of services
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Blog: Governments would do well to listen to unions
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, UNISON will be working with the TUC to campaign in every part of the UK to build our power. You can help
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Blog: Levelling up – far too little, way too late
We will make our own judgements on whether there is genuine levelling up for all workers
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Blog: One year after the Myanmar coup, we must do more
UNISON won’t stop advocating for more sanctions until the military junta collapses
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Blog: We can’t let the government take away crucial legal safety nets
The consultation on replacing the Human Rights Act with a weaker bill of rights is just the latest in a series of attacks by the Westminster government on our fundamental rights
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Blog: “Busy, demanding, and unpredictable – I wouldn’t have it any other way”
Looking back on my first year as general secretary, I am as determined now as I was a year ago to deliver on my promises to you
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Blog: It doesn’t get more sickening than the ongoing ‘partygate’
As Boris Johnson and others partied, UNISON members were fighting to save people’s lives and keep them safe – and nothing will ever erase that knowledge
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu
To UNISON and our predecessor unions Desmond Tutu was and is an inspiration
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We will be there for our members in 2022
UNISON has always been able to respond, because our actions are dynamic
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