Commenting on the Prime Minister’s decision to call a general election on 4 July, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Election day can’t come soon enough. Working people and their... read more →
Commenting on a speech today (Tuesday) by work and pensions secretary Mel Stride, in which he announced a ministerial taskforce to tackle recruitment in hard-to-fill sectors like social care, UNISON head... read more →
By UNISON’s head of environment, Donna Rowe-Merriman The current ownership and operating model for the water industry in England is in the news almost every day – and almost always... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea Today is the international day against homophobia, bi+phobia (IDAHOBIT) and transphobia. It’s always been an important date for UNISON since its creation in 2004.... read more →
Commenting on a letter to counclis today (Thursday) from local government minister Simon Hoare calling for greater productivity, UNISON head of local government Mike Short said: “The best way for... read more →
Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) by local government employers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland of a pay offer of at least £1,290 for council and school staff, UNISON... read more →
Commenting on government plans intended to improve patient choice, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said today (Wednesday): “Small-scale pilot schemes and wishful thinking are no solution to the huge... read more →
Commenting on an NHS Providers report that shows delays to the government’s new hospitals programme are harming patients, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “Government cuts have left NHS premises... read more →
Commenting on a Policy Exchange report that argues against plans to raise care worker pay, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Sunday): “Social care is an essential public service. But the... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea It’s the final countdown to the close of UNISON’s important service group executive elections. It’s because UNISON members are at the heart of all... read more →