Hard work by our activists and stewards, branches, regions and staff is paying off – we grew again last year, for the second year running
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Cuts … not just Brexit
The facts and figures showing what 10 years of Conservative government have meant for our public services
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Building on the success of Grovember
As we go for some spring growth in may, what does the data from Grovember tell us? What useful lessons can we pick out from it?
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Nice pay if you can get it
University vice chancellors’ pay has hit the headlines after the report on the subject from the new Office for Students – so we decided to take a deeper look at the figures behind the headlines.
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Crossing the line – the worrying rise of the volunteer police force
More police forces are using more volunteers in more roles as they reduce the number of staff they employ – so UNISON asked forces in England and Wales to try and explain what is happening
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Wages, prices and bargaining
Money is getting tight – but what do the figures say about how much, or more accurately how little, our wages have kept pace with the costs we have to pay each week?
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The English NHS pay deal – in six charts
A lot has been written about the NHS pay deal in England and what it will mean to individuals’ pay packets. But how does it affect staff at different stages of their career?
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Drop in criminals facing court as police lack resources to investigate
The number of reported crimes ending with a suspect in court has dropped along with police staff, while the use of volunteers in the police force is on the rise
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The future for parks is not looking rosy
Spending on parks and green spaces has been slashed by £15 million
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Firefighting, in more ways than one
There are many people in the fire service who play a vital but hidden role in saving lives
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Just how much public service workers are spending on rent
In most parts of the UK, the price of renting a home has risen steadily, while public sector salaries… well, they haven’t. Find out how much NHS porters, nurses, PCSOs and more are spending on rent…Read more…
The shocking rise of TB in cows
New data shows bovine TB is on the rise in England, proving that independent meat inspectors are needed more than ever.
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Hospital parking: staff at some trusts paying 200 times more than others
A UNISON investigation has found that parking outside work is becoming more and more of a problem for NHS staff in England. “I have been nursing for 38 years and I am getting stressed and angry as I…Read more…
Data: why NHS workers quit
Analysing the government data on why NHS staff quit their jobs
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The UK’s disappearing meat hygiene inspectors
Between March 2013 and April 2017, the number of meat inspectors employed by the independent Food Standards Agency (FSA) dropped by 30%.
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Violent crime is on the rise, but who is working to keep you safe?
Find out how many police officers, police staff and PCSOs you have in your area
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A return to justice: thanks to UNISON
New data shows employment tribunals are on the rise again – thanks to our Supreme Court victory
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The NHS crisis in five charts
Unless you’ve been truly hibernating so far this year, you will have heard that thousands of NHS operations have been cancelled. But what is the NHS winter crisis?
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What happens if public service workers can’t afford to live near their work?
The cost of housing in London and the impact on public services
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From explosions to asbestos – the history of health and safety
Find out how we got to where we are with health and safety regulation
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