The latest raft of changes to workers’ rights, created by the Employment Rights Act, come into force in Great Britain next week. Chief amongst these is on statutory sick pay,... read more →
UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan hosted her first event in the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 25 March alongside migrant worker members, calling for visa reform to prevent exploitation and... read more →
Staff handling urgent medical calls on the NHS 111 service are leaving in large numbers due to heavy workloads, staff shortages and abusive callers, says UNISON today (Friday). Figures provided by six... read more →
Commenting on the government’s acceptance of the review body on doctors’ and dentists’ remuneration recommendation of a 3.5% pay award, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said today (Wednesday): “Many health staff... read more →
Commenting on proposals for new unitary councils across Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, UNISON head of local government Mike Short said today (Wednesday): “These decisions will shape local government for decades... read more →
Commenting on today’s announcement from the Treasury that mileage expense rates are to be reviewed, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said: “This review is long overdue. Many workers have paid a heavy... read more →
At UNISON’s annual Black members’ conference in Brighton this year, Windrush was top of the agenda. Speaking to conference, Reverend Clive Foster from the Windrush Commission acknowledged the contribution that... read more →
General secretary Andrea Egan will address the rally at the national demonstration, alongside speakers from across the trade union movement, environmentalists, community activists, faith leaders and elected representatives. Ms Egan... read more →
UNISON has consistently called for any changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to be shaped by the people who rely on them. Disabled workers and our members must be listened... read more →
By Donna Rowe-Merriman, UNISON national secretary for water World Water Day takes place on 22 March every year and serves as a reminder that water is a human right and a... read more →