Schools are being kept afloat by dedicated support staff who go above and beyond every day to ensure children are safe, supported and ready to learn, according to a new... read more →
Local government workers are everyday heroes – the people who keep our communities running, often without fanfare or recognition. Despite years of financial cuts, shrinking teams and growing demands, they... read more →
Unions representing 1.4 million council and school staff across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are calling for a wage rise of at least £3,000 to recognise soaring workloads and increasing... read more →
Speaking at UNISON’s annual young members conference in Brighton earlier today (Saturday), general secretary Christina McAnea said: “To say it’s not been a great 16 months for Labour is an understatement. Ministers... read more →
This week saw the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, deliver her budget, setting out the government’s financial choices for the coming months and years. It’s an opportunity to make investments, change taxes,... read more →
School staffing shortages are harming children’s education and safety, a survey by UNISON warns today (Friday). Almost three in five (59%) support staff in schools reported having fewer colleagues than... read more →
Commenting on the budget, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Wednesday): “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to it. But... read more →
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 →