Images: Marcus Rose Industry leaders, care workers, service users and politicians came together yesterday to examine what it will take to make a national care service a reality in England.... read more →
UNISON has produced a new guide to help members and activists understand antisemitism and Islamophobia. As both antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise and regularly discussed in the media,... read more →
Around 300 of the lowest-paid staff working at hospitals in Dudley will take strike action today (Friday) over their employer’s refusal to pay them a lump sum worth at least... read more →
It’s a classic case of David v Goliath, with part-time hospital cleaner ‘Dudley Denise’ facing up to Mitie CEO ‘Miami Phil’. But in Denise’s corner, she and her colleagues have... read more →
Commenting on new guidance issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to employers about their legal obligations to women undergoing the menopause, UNISON head of equality Josie Irwin said... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea Social care is broken. Despite it being an essential service that should be the cornerstone of a compassionate society, the Westminster government has washed... read more →
General election candidates from all parties are being asked to support the creation of a new national care service in England. UNISON says too many people across the country cannot... read more →
Commenting on the government’s plan to tackle polluting water companies announced today (Tuesday), UNISON head of environment Donna Rowe-Merriman said: “It’s encouraging to see the government recognise the challenges Environment... read more →
Women’s health at work was a key focus of UNISON’s national women’s conference, held in Brighton last week. Delegates passed motions with a specific focus on reproductive health, including one... read more →
This month, UNISON has been celebrating LGBT+ History Month. It was founded in 2004, as an opportunity for everyone to raise awareness of the history, lives and experiences of lesbian,... read more →