UNISON is extremely concerned at recent reports that Lord Walney, the government’s independent adviser on political violence and disruption, has proposed that MPs, councillors and Labour-affiliated unions cut ties and no... read more →
Two fundamental themes came out of UNISON’s national community seminar and conference in Chester last weekend – organising and funding. Each is an issue which presents particular challenges to the... read more →
UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards opened the union’s national community conference in Chester on Saturday before introducing shadow deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, who gave a speech to delegates... read more →
Commenting on remarks made by education secretary Gillian Keegan today (Friday) about ‘punching’ Ofsted inspectors, UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “Clearly there’s much that can and should be... read more →
The holy Muslim month of Ramadan is due to begin on the evening of Sunday 10 March, with the first fast from sunrise to sunset on Monday 11 March. Eid-al-Fitr,... read more →
Schools and colleges will face a shortage of skilled support staff unless urgent action is taken to address low pay and morale among technicians, warns a new report released today... read more →
By UNISON’s assistant national officer for community, Haifa Rashed I often get asked, what is the community service group? It seems a simple question, but even as an officer in the... read more →
Commenting on the annual NHS staff survey published today (Thursday), UNISON acting deputy head of health Alan Lofthouse said: “Harassment or ill-treatment of any kind is simply wrong. NHS staff must... read more →
by Anna Birley from UNISON’s policy unit While goings on in Westminster can feel a long way from normal day-to-day life, the decisions made at the budget by the chancellor... read more →
By UNISON acting head of health and chair of the NHS Staff Council, Helga Pile The right to request flexible working from day one of employment. Every request considered fairly –... read more →