From 1 May, new legislation covering private renting in England will strengthen tenant protections and set clear rules that every landlord must follow, giving renters greater security in their homes.... read more →
Following consultation with members, the trade union side of the Police Staff Council (PSC), involving UNISON, Unite and GMB, has submitted a joint pay claim on behalf of police staff... read more →
On Wednesday 8 April, UNISON’s national executive committee (NEC) met for the second time this year. President Catherine McKenna chaired the session. The meeting opened with UNISON general secretary Andrea... read more →
Ministers must overhaul pensions in the social care sector in England to ease the dire staffing crisis and reduce the risk of workers facing financial hardship in later life, says... read more →
UNISON is working with its long-standing partner, the Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC) to deliver supplies of rice, lentils and other staple foods to Cuba. Cuba is in its worst economic... read more →
The government risks widening wage dissatisfaction in the NHS by neglecting the views of staff such as nurses, paramedics and healthcare assistants, says UNISON today (Wednesday). A new analysis by... read more →
The latest raft of changes to workers’ rights, created by the Employment Rights Act, come into force in Great Britain next week. Chief amongst these is on statutory sick pay,... read more →
UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan hosted her first event in the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 25 March alongside migrant worker members, calling for visa reform to prevent exploitation and... read more →
Staff handling urgent medical calls on the NHS 111 service are leaving in large numbers due to heavy workloads, staff shortages and abusive callers, says UNISON today (Friday). Figures provided by six... read more →
Commenting on today’s announcement from the Treasury that mileage expense rates are to be reviewed, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said: “This review is long overdue. Many workers have paid a heavy... read more →