The updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance has been released. As expected, the guidance is confusing and, in many places, completely unworkable. We recognise that the government sent... read more →
Commenting on the announcement made today (Wednesday) by the Nursing and Midwifery Council that checks in its registration process have not been consistently applied over a 12-year period, UNISON head... read more →
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has now published its updated code of practice guidance. UNISON will take time to fully assess the implications of the updated guidance for... read more →
Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that the chancellor is raising the mileage rate by 10p a mile, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said: “This simple measure will provide immediate help... read more →
By national secretary for business, community and environment Donna Rowe-Merriman The Employment Rights Act is a welcome shift towards stronger workers’ rights. After years of insecurity and erosion of standards, it... read more →
The fallout from the May elections across Scotland, Wales and England and the successes and challenges of organising and preparations for the union’s national conference were discussed at the last... read more →
Commenting on the publication of the Climate Change Committee report A Well-Adapted UK today (Wednesday), UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards said: “This recognition of the need to adapt to climate... read more →
Earlier this month, UNISON health and safety representatives from across the UK came together for a national seminar focused on building health and safety leaders in public services. The event... read more →
Responding to an NHS Alliance report released today (Monday) warning of cuts to jobs and services this year, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “If the government wants to... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan Britain’s public services are under extraordinary pressure. Hospitals are struggling with growing waiting lists and staff shortages. Schools are being asked to compensate for issues of child... read more →