Delegates heard that an increasing number of Black women are migrating to the UK to work in health and social care roles yet are facing severe challenges with childcare support.... read more →
The second day of UNISON national women’s conference opened with a speech from president Catherine McKenna (pictured above). Ms McKenna, from the union’s Belfast branch, works at the education authority in... read more →
Pregnant women and new mothers working across public services are regularly exposed to health risks, bullying and violence at work because employers ignore laws or are unaware of staff rights,... read more →
Lucy Powell, the deputy leader of the Labour party and MP for Manchester Central addressed hundreds of union delegates in Liverpool this afternoon at UNISON’s annual women’s conference. “It’s really... read more →
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 →