High rents and mortgage payments are a cause of major financial stress for nearly a third of public service workers including cleaners, care staff and teaching assistants, says UNISON today (Friday). A... read more →
National conference delegates this week voiced their determination to defend their rights as trade unionists and voters – against a wave of government suppression. A debate on defending the right... read more →
The final day of UNISON’s 2023 national delegate conference opened with a speech from shadow minister for mental health, Rosena Allin-Khan MP (pictured). Both a politician and a doctor, she... read more →
Today UNISON presented Dr Neville Lawrence, father of Stephen Lawrence (pictured), with honorary union membership for life. Presenting the membership at UNISON’s 2023 national delegate conference in Liverpool, UNISON general... read more →
An analysis of police financial forecasts has revealed forces in England and Wales could face a combined budget shortfall of almost £721m by 2026, potentially putting public safety at risk,... read more →
Chaired by UNISON vice-president Amerit Rait, the second day of the union’s national delegate conference passed a motion on tackling harassment at work. Introducing the motion, the chair of the... read more →
Three quarters (75%) of care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, says UNISON today (Thursday). The union... read more →
Chaired by Libby Nolan, the third morning of UNISON’s 2023 national delegate conference saw declarations of international solidarity, particularly on women’s rights and Palestine. The conference session began with a... read more →
UNISON’s national delegate conference turned its focus to care on Wednesday morning with a set of motions on the issue. Moving the first, on the social care crisis, Rosie MacGregor... read more →
Addressing the union’s annual conference in Liverpool today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This year thousands of public sector workers in UNISON have voted for strike action. Environment... read more →