Commenting on Nigel Farage’s speech today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “It’s easy to announce policies to appeal to voters, but far harder to work out how to fund them.... read more →
Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that NHS staff in England are to receive a 3.6% pay rise this year, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “The pay rise is... read more →
The reaction to the success of Reform at recent local and mayoral elections in England together with UNISON’s response to the Westminster government’s proposed changes to disability payments dominated the... read more →
Commenting on the recommendations in David Gauke’s independent sentencing review published today (Thursday), UNISON national officer for probation Ben Priestley said: “Probation can be an effective alternative to a failing prison... read more →
UNISON’s annual school support staff seminar was an opportunity for the union’s activists in schools to develop their skills and knowledge and to network with fellow reps to discuss issues... read more →
Commenting on the prime minister’s comments on changes to the winter fuel allowance and welfare secretary Liz Kendall’s speech to the IPPR today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “At... read more →
Commenting on health unions’ acceptance of an above-inflation two-year pay offer from the Scottish government for NHS workers, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said today (Monday): “Health workers in Scotland are reaping... read more →
The government must set aside £1.5bn* so more than half a million care staff in England receive a £2,000 pay rise and more workers can be recruited to this under-pressure sector,... read more →
Last weekend, members and activists from across the UK met in Brighton for UNISON’s national Black members conference. The conference, which was originally meant to be held in January but... read more →
The Westminster government has announced sweeping changes to how Personal Independent Payments (PIPs) are paid. The eligibility criteria for people claiming daily living support will be tightened. Currently, people claiming... read more →