Pictured above: the North West regional women’s committee, domestic abuse group. Back row (l to r): Jessica Aitchison, Dawn Warriner, Christine Collins, Teresa Connally. Front row (l to r): Rachel... read more →
More than 50 years after the Equal Pay Act was passed, women at work and in retirement continue to face widespread discrimination – and the situation has worsened since the... read more →
Strikes due to take place over the next two weeks involving university support staff belonging to UNISON have been called off today (Friday) following talks at conciliation service ACAS. Five... read more →
As a result of progress in Acas (The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) facilitated discussions, a joint statement has been agreed and released between the UCEA (University & Colleges Employers... read more →
Announcing a significant escalation of the NHS pay dispute today (Friday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea told delegates in Bournemouth attending the union’s annual women’s conference: “Every ambulance trust in... read more →
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea gave an impassioned and rallying address to the union’s national women’s conference today, urging members: “Don’t give up in the face of these challenges.” With... read more →
The growing NHS dispute over pay and staffing will now cover ambulance services and other NHS organisations across most parts of England, says UNISON today (Friday). Announcing its re-ballot results... read more →
Commenting on the latest pay offer to health workers from the Scottish government covering the year ahead starting in April, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said today (Friday): “Once again, Holyrood... read more →
Commenting on new TUC research published today (Friday) showing that NHS workers have lost at least “a year’s worth of salary” because their pay has not kept pace with inflation since... read more →
The cost of living crisis dominated the first day of this year’s national women’s conference, with delegates from all sectors sharing their experiences of how soaring inflation, huge hikes in... read more →