Commenting on the government announcement that the national minimum wage is to rise to £10.85 for 18 to 20-year-olds and the national living wage increase to £12.71 for workers over... read more →
Ministers must rule out PFI-style deals for new neighbourhood health centres, says UNISON Responding to the government’s announcement that new neighbourhood health centres are to be part-funded through public-private partnerships,... read more →
Speaking at UNISON’s annual LGBT+ conference in Edinburgh today (Saturday), general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Every member of our union should be treated with dignity and respect. Everyone should be... read more →
MPs were provided with compelling evidence of how vital welfare support – particularly Personal Independence Payments (PIP) – is essential for disabled people in work, and why their voices must... read more →
UNISON members across three transport employers have balloted for strike action, following a pay offer of just 3.2%. These workers include engineers, admin staff, project managers, transport planners, IT &... read more →
Responding to the government’s consultation on extending the qualifying period for leave to remain for overseas workers, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Thursday): “These proposals will be devastating to... read more →
Responding to the Covid inquiry report released today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The Conservative government’s Covid legacy will be how not to respond to a national crisis.... read more →
Last month’s announcement that hundreds of low-paid women working across Birmingham City Council are to receive long-overdue payments was just the latest victory in our union’s fight for equality. UNISON has been taking... read more →
There has been much speculation about next week’s budget. It will affect us all and I for one am hoping for some brave, progressive choices informed by fairness and a... read more →
Striking health workers will be joined by senior union leaders and supporters today (Monday) to highlight the longest-ever walkout by NHS employees as phlebotomists in Gloucestershire mark their 236th day... read more →