Commenting on a new white paper from the Local Government Association that calculates councils in England face a £6.2bn funding shortfall over the next two years, UNISON head of local government... read more →
Since Chris Grayling’s disastrous 2014 probation reforms, first part of, and since 2021 all of the probation service has been run centrally from Whitehall, as part of His Majesty’s Prison... read more →
Last week, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea joined a solidarity mission to Ramallah in Palestine on behalf of public services international (PSI). The Council of Global Unions solidarity mission marks... read more →
Commenting on a survey by NHS Confederation published today (Friday) suggesting many health leaders are considering staff cuts to balance their books, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “Tackling the... read more →
Commenting on the speculation surrounding Diane Abbott, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Thursday): “When Diane Abbott was elected in 1987, she blazed a trail for Black women in political and public... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea It’s hard to believe that, less than a week ago, a rain-soaked prime minister rolled the dice in front of the nation. It’s been... read more →
Commenting on Conservative proposals that would see 18-year-olds either join the military or do ‘volunteer’ work for a year, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Sunday): “This is a desperate... read more →
Commenting on the Labour Party’s plan to make work pay, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Saturday): “There will be a clear choice in July. A vote for a... read more →
In her report to UNISON’s national executive council meeting today, general secretary Christina McAnea thanked those who helped campaigning for the local elections earlier in May. And speaking less than... read more →
Council and school staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are worth far more than the “disappointing” pay increase they’ve been offered by employers, says UNISON today (Thursday). The union... read more →