Trade unions are calling on UK shoppers to rethink where they spend their money this Christmas, after fashion giant NEXT abruptly shut down its only unionised clothes factory in Sri... read more →
Commenting on the election of Lucy Powell as deputy leader of the Labour Party today (Saturday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Congratulations to Lucy Powell and commiserations to Bridget... read more →
Responding to an announcement from NHS England today (Friday) on the medium-term planning framework, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “Ambitious plans to transform the NHS are to be welcomed. But... read more →
Following a walkout and demonstration led by UNISON’s general secretary Christina McAnea and Northern Ireland secretary Patricia McKeown earlier today (Friday) over the decision by management at Belfast’s ICC Waterfront... read more →
Responding to a National Audit Office report released today (Friday) on pressures in the probation service, UNISON national officer for probation Ben Priestley said: “Probation staff have known for years the service... read more →
When UNISON president Catherine McKenna, visited Palestine in 2019, she thought she knew what to expect. “I knew about walls,” she said. “I come from west Belfast – we have... read more →
UNISON, together with the GMB and Unite unions, has won a second judgment against the National Education Union (NEU) after repeated breaches of a TUC agreement covering which unions can... read more →
Commenting on the 6.7% increase in real living wage rates – to £13.45 (and £14.80 in London) – announced today (Wednesday) by the Living Wage Foundation, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:... read more →
Commenting on the education secretary Bridget Phillipson’s announcement today (Monday) that student fees will rise, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Universities across the UK are in a terrible state financially. “Increasing... read more →
Support staff at more than 100 universities across the UK will begin voting today (Monday) on potential strike action following a below-inflation pay offer from senior managers, says UNISON. The... read more →