UNISON has submitted its response to the government’s independent review into what factors should be considered when determining the state pension age
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What’s the right age to retire?
UNISON has submitted its response to the government’s independent review into what factors should be considered when determining the state pension age
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Opinion: Why age is no barrier at our union
Today’s workers are tomorrow’s pensioners. And I’m proud that as your general secretary, I’m there for all of you
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Opinion: Why age is no barrier at our union
Today’s workers are tomorrow’s pensioners. And I’m proud that as your general secretary, I’m there for all of you
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Nearly two million pensioners in the UK now live in poverty
Shocking statistic is shared as over 300 delegates attend UNISON’s national retired members’ conference in Brighton
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Nearly two million pensioners in the UK now live in poverty
Shocking statistic is shared as over 300 delegates attend UNISON’s national retired members’ conference in Brighton
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Countrywide protests over energy price hikes
“No one should ever have to choose between heating and eating” was the message from Unite’s members holding protests as part of a nationwide Day of Action over energy price hikes. Unite Community activists joined comrades from Unite Retired Members Branches, along with other fuel poverty and pensioner groups, held over 40 events yesterday (April […]
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“Join us” on Energy Day of Action
Unite Community activists from across the country are planning events as part of the the unions forthcoming nationwide Day of Action over energy price hikes – and they would love to see you join them on the streets. Unite branches are organising events in every corner of the UK to highlight the impact of the […]
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Take the power back!
Unite is encouraging members to take to the streets and get involved with a national day of action on 1 April to highlight the impact of the rising cost of energy on communities. Unite Community and Unite Retired Members Branches are organising protests nationwide in response to OFGEM’s 6.4% price hike on 1st April, and […]
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Minister shows “contempt” by dodging Unite lobby
Retired Unite members from Bristol have taken their concerns over the cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance to their MP – who just happens to be Treasury Minister Darren Jones. Members of Unites Bristol Retired Members branch lobbied the Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Bristol North West MP on December 14, 2024 as he […]
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Unite launches judicial review process over cut
Members have voiced their support for Unite taking action, by launching a judicial review process on behalf of the union and its retired members, to overturn the government’s decision to cut the winter fuel payment to all but the poorest pensioners. Unite has sent a pre-action protocol letter to Liz Kendal the secretary of state […]
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Opinion: The government must listen to retired people
On the winter fuel allowance and WASPI women, UNISON is sending a strong message to government not to ignore retired people
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Opinion: The government must listen to retired people
On the winter fuel allowance and WASPI women, UNISON is sending a strong message to government not to ignore retired people
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Opinion: The chancellor must think again on winter fuel cut
It’s clear the government has inherited a mess form the Tories, but the cut of winter fuel allowance to pensioners is a mistake
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Opinion: The chancellor must think again on winter fuel cut
It’s clear the government has inherited a mess form the Tories, but the cut of winter fuel allowance to pensioners is a mistake
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Check your benefits entitlement
Retired members concerned about the winter fuel announcement can check their situation with UNISON’s benefits calculator
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Check your benefits entitlement
Retired members concerned about the winter fuel announcement can check their situation with UNISON’s benefits calculator
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Retired Unite members draw up manifesto
Unite has been working with its retired members to draw up a ‘Decent Retirement for All’ manifesto ahead of next month’s general election. The manifesto, published by Unite’s National Retired Members Committee, puts forward key policies for pension provision, the health and social care system and to provide greater security, independence and inclusion for older […]
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‘Future-proofing for the next generation’
Unite’s Workers’ Plan for Steel campaign has lit a fire in people from all walks of life — and all ages. Last week, the campaign held a day of action in the UK’s major steel towns including Port Talbot, Scunthorpe and Sheffield. The campaign has only just begun but it’s already making major waves. And […]
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Christina McAnea urges retired members to help campaign for care
General secretary was addressing retired members as general election year nears
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