UNISON members meet to lobby MPs on mileage rates in 2023 Today in parliament, chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that she is looking at out of date mileage rates and thanked... read more →
Following the National Education Union (NEU)’s decision to actively recruit school support staff and withdraw from the agreement with us which they had signed in 2017, on Friday the NJC... read more →
NHS leaders must make flexible working the norm to deliver better patient care and help resolve the staffing crisis, say unions today (Friday). A coalition of 18 unions* representing every... read more →
Thursday 5 March 2026 For immediate release Migrant workers deserve dignity and recognition for their essential roles, says UNISON Commenting on a speech by the home secretary today (Thursday) about... read more →
Commenting on the £22m fine imposed on South East Water today (Thursday) by regulator Ofwat over repeated supply failures, UNISON head of environment Donna Rowe-Merriman said: “Hundreds of thousands of people in... read more →
By UNISON’s head of policy Sampson Low The spring forecast this week was a mixed picture, with some good news about inflation and longer-term growth tempered by a downgrading of... read more →
Women members The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant improvements for all workers but particularly women. However, UNISON members deserve more. UNISON submitted responses to the government consultation on bereavement... read more →
Commenting on the chancellor’s spring statement, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said today (Tuesday): “Workers will be feeling anxious as global events beyond their control affect household bills. The cost-of-living... read more →
Commenting on the chancellor of the exchequer’s spring statement, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said today (Tuesday): “Workers will be feeling anxious as global events beyond their control affect household bills.... read more →
On Friday 27 and Saturday 28 February UNISON members gathered in Solihull for this year’s national community conference and seminar, celebrating membership growth across all regions – driven by sustained organising... read more →