UNISON’s annual women’s conference opened today (Thursday) in Liverpool with a speech from general secretary Andrea Egan. “As the first lay member to lead our union, I come to this... read more →
Commenting on the 3.3% wage rise announced today (Thursday) for most NHS staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 2026/27, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “Hard-pressed NHS staff... read more →
The government must pause “reckless” reforms to the status of migrant workers if it’s to avoid another Windrush-style scandal, says UNISON today (Thursday). Ministers want to at least double the... read more →
Commenting on new measures announced today (Wednesday) by the health secretary aimed at boosting pay and career progression for nurses, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “National standards for... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan I am so proud that this is my first Heart Unions week as the general secretary of the UK’s biggest and best union. UNISON’s... read more →
By Donna Rowe-Merriman, UNISON national secretary for business, community and environment The government says its new Water White Paper represents a ‘once-in-a-generation’ plan to transform the water sector in England.... read more →
General secretary Andrea Egan (pictured above) joined the crowds of union members at the University of Essex yesterday at a protest against job cuts and the closure of the university’s... read more →
UNISON has renewed its calls for the probation service to be removed form civil service control after a new report from the Public Accounts Committee warns that the probation service in... read more →