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 →
By UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan International Women’s Day is this Saturday. Every lesson I’ve learned, every battle I’ve been part of, has taught me one truth: when working class... read more →
UNISON is extremely concerned by the dangerous military escalation in the Middle East, which risks pushing the region into a protracted conflict, which threatens regional and international peace and security. The... read more →
By UNISON head of pensions Glyn Jenkins Reform UK’s announcement this week that, if elected, it would end defined benefit pension schemes for new local government staff would be a... read more →