On 13 March, the trade unionist and longstanding friend of UNISON Gonul Erden, was released from prison in Turkey. Ms Erden (pictured above, centre) is one of eight leading members... read more →
UNISON today launched its campaign for a National Care Service in England, a nationally recognised institution that will bring about consistent standards of care for older and disabled people, and... read more →
Thousands of Environment Agency workers in England are to strike for four days over pay later this month, blaming government inaction for putting communities, waters and wildlife at risk, says... read more →
It’s clear to everyone that social care is broken. During the pandemic, this crucial public service was left exposed to the ravages of COVID-19. Care workers forced to work without... read more →
Social workers and occupational therapists working for South Gloucestershire Council are to strike from today (Tuesday), says UNISON. Staff will walk out for three days from today until Thursday (4 to 6 April) after... read more →
Responding to a halving in the government’s promised £500m investment in the social care workforce, UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards said today (Tuesday): “The investment announced in 2021... read more →
UNISON has signed a joint letter opposing the planned demolition of a Palestinian school in the West Bank. Alongside other education unions including UCU, NEU, EIS and NASUWT, UNISON has... read more →
UNISON Northern Ireland has paused today’s planned strike action by healthcare workers following the decision by the government to come to the negotiating table. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and... read more →
UNISON members at the Environment Agency (EA) have announced further strike action. They are due to walk out from 7pm on 14 April to 7am on 17 April. EA workers... read more →
Health strikes in Northern Ireland continue today and next week, after a meeting on Monday between trade unions and local health leadership provided no progress in the dispute. UNISON announced... read more →