Ben Priestley, UNISON national officer for probation (third from left), assistant national officer Graeme Hoskin (far right) and Elisa Vasquez Walters, vice-chair of UNISON’s probation committee (front), with Napo colleagues... read more →
Commenting on the sharp decline in international recruits revealed in the Nursing and Midwifery Council register today (Friday), UNISON national nursing officer Louie Horne said: “A near 50% plummet in international recruitment is... read more →
The government must hold urgent talks with health unions to fix the NHS pay structure once and for all to avoid staff falling below the legal minimum wage each year, says UNISON today (Tuesday).... read more →
Schools are being kept afloat by dedicated support staff who go above and beyond every day to ensure children are safe, supported and ready to learn, according to a new... read more →
Local government workers are everyday heroes – the people who keep our communities running, often without fanfare or recognition. Despite years of financial cuts, shrinking teams and growing demands, they... read more →
Unions representing 1.4 million council and school staff across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are calling for a wage rise of at least £3,000 to recognise soaring workloads and increasing... read more →
Speaking at UNISON’s annual young members conference in Brighton earlier today (Saturday), general secretary Christina McAnea said: “To say it’s not been a great 16 months for Labour is an understatement. Ministers... read more →
This week saw the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, deliver her budget, setting out the government’s financial choices for the coming months and years. It’s an opportunity to make investments, change taxes,... read more →
School staffing shortages are harming children’s education and safety, a survey by UNISON warns today (Friday). Almost three in five (59%) support staff in schools reported having fewer colleagues than... read more →
Commenting on the budget, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Wednesday): “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to it. But... read more →