At first being outside was terrifying. Masked and gloved up what would happen if I encountered another human being? Passers-by must have seen the fear in my eyes and gave me a wide berth. Others…Read more…
Minimum wage rates increase
New minimum wage rates come into force across UK, including ‘national living wage’
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Universities urged to support EU staff
Higher education conference calls on employers to give practical support staff to 12,500 support staff dealing with uncertainty following Brexit vote
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Defending our EU members
UNISON members who are EU citizens gathered to share their experiences since June’s referendum and their concerns about what happens next
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Dave Prentis calls for full transparency on EU negotiations
General secretary will urge the government to consult trade unions throughout negotiations to leave the European Union when he meets cabinet minister David Davis
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New living wage rates announced
UNISON welcomes increase to £8.45 (outside London) and 39.75 (London) an hour at start of Living Wage Week
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How I became a Brit with a German passport, and why I no longer am
Anke Plummer blogs about her experience as an EU migrant in
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Add your name to the call for EU citizens’ right to remain
UNISON stands with all those who have a right to work in this country and will continue to defend their right to do so – Dave Prentis
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£35k migrant worker minimum salary doesn’t add up for NHS workers
NHS staffing crisis worsened by government migrant rules
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UNISON welcomes dignity and respect campaign for cleaners
EHRC campaign is ‘a big step in the right direction for often invisible workforce’ says union general secretary
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