The government must increase statutory maternity pay to £364.70 a week so new mothers are not forced back to work too early, say UNISON and Maternity Action today (Friday). Both organisations are concerned some women are... read more →
Commenting on the findings of the independent review of culture in the ambulance services published today (Thursday), UNISON acting head of health Helga Pile said: “All too often ambulance workers are... read more →
Three in ten (30%) women working in schools, hospitals, care homes, town halls, police stations and other key services who have asked to work flexibly have had requests denied, according... read more →
February is LGBT+ History Month – and 2024 is UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers – so what better time to take a few minutes to consider how UNISON has been... read more →
UNISON’s national executive council (NEC) met yesterday, for the first time this year, to discuss a substantial agenda, including the motions the council will be taking to national delegate conference... read more →
UNISON is calling on the UK water regulator Ofwat and the UK government to stop water companies from increasing bills. The union says that instead, there should be a focus on... read more →
Three in ten (30%) women working in schools, hospitals, care homes, town halls, police stations and other key services have had requests to work flexibly denied, according to a UNISON survey... read more →
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow, which also means it’s Unions Week. Whatever your relationship status, you can still show your endless love for your trade union. Besides me shamelessly trying to... read more →
Proper investment in NHS staff is essential for both the UK’s economic success and if there’s to be any hope of filling record staff vacancies, health unions say today (Friday).... read more →
A proper pay rise for NHS staff in England this year is essential if there is to be any hope of filling the huge vacancies hole and stopping waiting lists... read more →