Commenting on the government’s announcement that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Wednesday): “This essential... read more →
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea (above, centre) joined striking phlebotomists on the picket line in Gloucestershire this morning to show support from the whole union in their fight for fair... read more →
A British Asian social worker, who claimed she was subject to racial discrimination by her employer Leicester City Council, has won a significant legal victory at the Court of Appeal,... read more →
UNISON utterly condemns the continued military assault and bombardment of Gaza, which has further intensified in recent weeks. The latest evacuation orders and assault on the city of Deir al-Balah... read more →
Commenting on NHS data published today (Thursday) that shows patients in the poorest communities and those from an Asian or Asian British background are waiting longer for health treatment, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:... read more →
Commenting on the government’s launch of a new pensions commission today (Monday) to look into measures to provide a more secure retirement, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Every worker needs... read more →
Commenting on the publication today (Monday) of the Cunliffe report into the water industry, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Ofwat has been asleep at the wheel for decades. A rising... read more →
Christina McAnea welcomed a new group of NEC members to their first meeting this week and focussed on some of the union’s key priorities. In a meeting chaired for the... read more →
Responding to a report from the Health Foundation published today (Thursday) suggesting that care home staff are twice as likely to live in poverty as the average UK worker, UNISON general... read more →
NHS cleaners employed by private contractor Mitie in East Lancashire are striking to demand the pay that they deserve. So far, the cleaners have taken six days of strike action.... read more →