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 →
Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that police and crime commissioner roles are to be abolished across England and Wales by 2028, UNISON national officer for police Ben Priestley said:... read more →
Commenting on the announcement today (Tuesday) that the government is to look again at the decision not to award compensation to the ‘Waspi’ women who lost out on their state... read more →
Commenting on an announcement by health secretary Wes Streeting that £1bn funding for thousands of NHS staff redundancies has been found, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “This process has... read more →