NHS leaders must make flexible working the norm to deliver better patient care and help resolve the staffing crisis, say unions today (Friday). A coalition of 18 unions* representing every... read more →
Thursday 5 March 2026 For immediate release Migrant workers deserve dignity and recognition for their essential roles, says UNISON Commenting on a speech by the home secretary today (Thursday) about... read more →
Commenting on the £22m fine imposed on South East Water today (Thursday) by regulator Ofwat over repeated supply failures, UNISON head of environment Donna Rowe-Merriman said: “Hundreds of thousands of people in... read more →
By UNISON’s head of policy Sampson Low The spring forecast this week was a mixed picture, with some good news about inflation and longer-term growth tempered by a downgrading of... read more →
Women members The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant improvements for all workers but particularly women. However, UNISON members deserve more. UNISON submitted responses to the government consultation on bereavement... read more →
Commenting on the chancellor’s spring statement, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said today (Tuesday): “Workers will be feeling anxious as global events beyond their control affect household bills. The cost-of-living... read more →
Commenting on the chancellor of the exchequer’s spring statement, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan said today (Tuesday): “Workers will be feeling anxious as global events beyond their control affect household bills.... read more →
On Friday 27 and Saturday 28 February UNISON members gathered in Solihull for this year’s national community conference and seminar, celebrating membership growth across all regions – driven by sustained organising... read more →
A large majority of members have voted to reject the 4% pay offer from His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and indicated a willingness to vote for industrial action. Final... read more →
Scarcely a week goes by without us learning more about how a Reform UK Government would negatively impact UNISON members. Last week, the party announced its plan to scrap the... read more →