Commenting ahead of the publication of the government’s employment rights bill later today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Shifting the balance to give workers greater rights is long... read more →
Responding to the annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report published today (Thursday), UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards said: “It’s no wonder vacancy rates... read more →
Police staff across the UK are facing a crisis of poor morale caused by low pay, unbearable workloads and worsening stress levels, says UNISON today (Thursday). A survey of more than 5,000 skilled police staff... read more →
UNISON police staff members in England and Wales have voted by a very large majority to accept the employers 4.75% pay offer for 2024. The ballot closed at 5pm on... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea A new employment rights bill is on the way and it can’t come soon enough. It will contain a raft of measures delivering improved... read more →
by Elisa Vasquez-Walters (above) Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood’s recent announcement that the government will reduce the number of women in prison is a much welcomed and long awaited statement signalling... read more →
Nominations are now open for the UNISON Eric Roberts Award 2024, named after our late president, and celebrating effective and innovative campaigning by young members – whether on workplace issues... read more →
Commenting on the prime minister’s speech at the Labour Party conference today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The UK now has a government with the commitment, vision and... read more →
Commenting on chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech at the Labour Party conference today (Monday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Ruling out a return to austerity was music to the ears... read more →
By Mike Short, UNISON head of local government UNISON is asking its council and school members in England and Wales, and council members in Northern Ireland, to vote to go... read more →