UNISON’s response, with contributions from members, highlighted the physical and mental demands that essential workers face. The union believes it is not fair to expect workers to ‘just keep going’... read more →
Commenting on the publication today (Wednesday) of Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working review into the effects of ill health on the workforce, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “It’s in all our... read more →
UNISON’s principles of proportionality and fair representation mean that some seats on elected bodies are reserved for women and low-paid members, so that the make-up fairly represents the wider union. This... read more →
I’m proud that UNISON is unique among UK unions in having a retired members’ organisation that mirrors that of our working members. Giving our retired members a voice is as... read more →
Commenting on the introduction of the Hillsborough Law bill to parliament today (Monday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Friends and family of the Hillsborough victims were denied justice for far too... read more →
Commenting on the chancellor’s speech today (Tuesday) ahead of the forthcoming budget, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The UK’s public services are in a terrible state because of austerity... read more →