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The general election has been called for 4 July. David Arnold and Aimy Saunders talk through the ways UNISON members and activists can get involved – and shape the future
The article How to… get involved in the general election first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“The UK government is using the African and Black community to build their economy. I’ve worked so hard, full-time. Yet, when I renew my visa, I have to pay a £1,000 surcharge to use the NHS.”
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February is LGBT History Month. Here, UNISON member Nick O’Reilly talks about the challenge of being out and a manager
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Lots of people will be starting the new year battling cancer. Former UNISON editorial manager Diana Harrison shares her personal account and thanks the NHS staff who are caring for her
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Former UNISON president Lucia McKeever cites her union’s commitment to lifelong learning as a key reason for her unexpected rise through the ranks
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Mike Leigh’s historical adviser talks about the research that informs the recounting of the 18th century pro-democracy rally that ended in tragedy
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UNISON’s disabled members are working hard to combat unfair treatment at work
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To mark the 25-year fight against racism in football, we spoke with two former players who experienced racism first hand – but are now helping to educate players and fans alike to accept…Read more…
“We’re not standing for it because we’ve got children.” Birmingham council’s homecare workers are not taking proposed changes to their contracts lying down
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Health pay, local government cuts, outsourcing, Brexit…. new term, same curriculum
The article September – and we are on song! first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
A new documentary celebrates an act of international solidarity by Scottish factory workers that has entered into union folklore
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UNISON’s new president Gordon McKay talks about his ambitions for his year in office
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UNISON spent a day with hospital staff in Watford – and discovered the rainbow coalition of European-born workers who are making the NHS tick
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ON UNISON’s 25th birthday, general secretary Dave Prentis takes stock of the union’s achievements and of what lies in store in the future
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Michael Braithwaite, a school teaching assistant who lost his job due to the Windrush scandal, recalls his fear of deportation
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UNISON members Michelle and Rachel are hoping a new law will help the thousands of people in desperate need of an organ transplant
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A member of the world’s most famous feminist family, Helen Pankhurst talks about feminism, her hopes for her children, and what men can do to help the movement
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April may have started with the Easter holidays but there was no rest for UNISON staff, activists and members. And there was only one issue on everyone’s mind – pay.
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UNISON’s guide to writing the perfect press release
The article How to… write a press release first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
South Korea may have hosted the Winter Olympics to warm applause, but the country’s trade unionists remain in the cold
The article Challenging South Korea’s war on workers first appeared on…Read more…