Fourteen years of Conservative governments have left council finances in disarray, forcing them to make cuts to vital services, says the head of the UK’s largest union today (Sunday). UNISON general... read more →
Huge cuts to youth services risk creating a “lost generation” of young people unable to access vital support at a crucial time in their lives, UNISON says today (Saturday). New... read more →
Only people who are British or Irish citizens, or citizens of a Commonwealth country who have the right to remain in the UK, currently have the right to vote. UNISON’s... read more →
Commenting on the launch of the Labour manifesto today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This manifesto sets out a clear plan for the future. It shows how a Labour government could... read more →
According to new data, the top three issues for UNISON members this election are the cost of living, the economy and health. When it comes to working conditions, they predominantly... read more →
Commenting on Labour proposals to create 3,000 new school-based nurseries, UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards said: “Childcare has become a nightmare for many parents, especially the less well-off. “That’s because the... read more →
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 →