Commenting on the spring budget today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This is the stuff of fantasy. The public won’t be fooled. Taxes overall remain at a record high and the promised... read more →
Responding to an announcement to staff today (Tuesday) that a further 250 jobs are at risk at energy firm OVO, UNISON head of business Donna Rowe-Merriman said: “This is another cruel blow... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea Working people are bearing a triple burden. The cost of living crisis is still here, taxes are weighing heavy on workers, and in return,... read more →
By UNISON’s head of local government Mike Short Local government is in the news. But not for the right reasons. The Daily Mail asks “Is your council about to go... read more →
Commenting on new figures from the Home Office that show an increase in the number of health and care visas issued, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The government has let social... read more →
Commenting on the publication of the government’s evidence to the NHS pay review body, UNISON acting head of health Helga Pile said: “NHS workers should be getting this year’s wage rise in... read more →
The three local government unions, representing 1.4m council and school employees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have called for a significant wage rise as they submitted their annual pay... read more →
Images: Marcus Rose Over 40 MPs and prospective parliamentary candidates signed pledges in support of a national care service at a UNISON Westminster event, last night (Wednesday). Coming the day... read more →
Mitie chief executive Phil Bentley must pay healthcare workers in the West Midlands the lump sum they are owed, say UNISON and Unite today (Thursday). The general secretaries of the... read more →
by UNISON’s head of legal services Shantha David The government is consulting on reintroducing fees in the employment tribunals (ETs). If this becomes law, employees and workers will have to... read more →