Responding to the prime minister’s speech today (Monday), UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said: “Keir Starmer is right to recognise the pace of change hasn’t been fast enough. But there was little... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan If you’re hurtling at high speed towards the cliff-edge, basic common sense says you should at least try to apply the brakes. It’s that... read more →
Commenting on the election results for councils in England and devolved assemblies in Scotland and Wales, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said today (Friday): “Labour faces political oblivion because it’s simply not... read more →
By Mark Beacon, UNISON head of international On 27 April, 15 leading trade unionists in Turkey were finally acquitted following a legal battle lasting 14 years. The women, all members... read more →
Speaking at the launch of the 8th annual gender pension gap report, UNISON’s national secretary for equalities, Gloria Mills (pictured above), said public sector schemes remain essential to securing retirement... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan For millions of renters, the new protections starting today under Renters’ Rights Act represent something that has been missing from housing policy for far... read more →
Government plans for every state school to join an academy trust will increase fragmentation of the education system and divert money away from pupils, says school unions today (Wednesday). UNISON... read more →
UNISON represents over a million public service workers. Together, our collective voting power can transform our local communities. And your vote is vital for defending your rights at work, your... read more →
A threat to public service workers assesses Reform UK’s plans in detail and finds the party to be one that clearly prioritises the interests of bosses and businesses above all... read more →
Hundreds of care workers are turning up the pressure on the home secretary by urging her to scrap plans that will punish migrants and worsen the sector’s staffing crisis, says UNISON today... read more →