The candidate application and nomination period opens today (Monday 13 January) for UNISON’s NEC elections 2025, which take place over the next five months. It will remain open until 5pm... read more →
Commenting on the latest NHS England figures published today (Thursday) showing unprecedented demand on the health service , UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “NHS staff are stretched to breaking... read more →
Commenting on a report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies released today (Wednesday) that warns of tight budgets for schools in England, UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “Ministers inherited... read more →
Commenting on new figures published by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives today (Tuesday) highlighting the levels of physical and verbal abuse directed at UK ambulance staff, UNISON deputy head... read more →
Commenting on the prime minister’s new measures announced today (Monday) to tackle hospital backlogs, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “Staff are the bedrock of the NHS and key... read more →
Commenting on the government’s announcement today (Friday) that an independent commission on social care will begin in April headed up by Baroness Louise Casey, UNISON head of care Gavin Edwards said: “Long-term... read more →
Around 300 workers employed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have today (Monday) called off industrial action after agreeing an improved pay deal, says their union UNISON. The employees, who... read more →
Commenting on the appointment of long-standing UNISON activist Wendy Nichols to the House of Lords today (Friday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The appointment of Wendy Nichols as one of... read more →
By UNISON head of environment Donna Rowe-Merriman Water is life – a basic human need and a critical public service. Yet across England, this precious resource has been in the... read more →
Commenting on the French rape trial that has led to almost 50 men being sentenced today (Thursday) to more than 400 years in prison, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “People... read more →