Commenting on proposals for new unitary councils across Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, UNISON head of local government Mike Short said today (Wednesday): “These decisions will shape local government for decades... read more →
Commenting on the government’s acceptance of the review body on doctors’ and dentists’ remuneration recommendation of a 3.5% pay award, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said today (Wednesday): “Many health staff... read more →
At UNISON’s annual Black members’ conference in Brighton this year, Windrush was top of the agenda. Speaking to conference, Reverend Clive Foster from the Windrush Commission acknowledged the contribution that... read more →
General secretary Andrea Egan will address the rally at the national demonstration, alongside speakers from across the trade union movement, environmentalists, community activists, faith leaders and elected representatives. Ms Egan... read more →
By Donna Rowe-Merriman, UNISON national secretary for water World Water Day takes place on 22 March every year and serves as a reminder that water is a human right and a... read more →
UNISON has consistently called for any changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to be shaped by the people who rely on them. Disabled workers and our members must be listened... read more →
Sandra Okwara, Andrea Egan and Kevin Imoloame. Credit: Marcus Rose UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan opened Black members’ conference with a speech in which she committed to ‘a new chapter’... read more →
Opinion: Covid Inquiry shows why we need to fight for improved pay and conditions for health workers
By UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan The Covid-19 public inquiry released its third report this week (18 March) on the impact of the pandemic on the UK’s healthcare systems. In... read more →
Commenting on reports the government is rethinking elements of its changes to the settlement period for migrant workers, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said today (Thursday): “Simply watering down the harsh measures... read more →
Commenting on the publication of the Covid Inquiry report into the NHS response to the pandemic today (Thursday), UNISON Covid lead and the union’s head of health during the pandemic... read more →