An analysis of police financial forecasts has revealed forces in England and Wales could face a combined budget shortfall of almost £721m by 2026, potentially putting public safety at risk,... read more →
Chaired by UNISON vice-president Amerit Rait, the second day of the union’s national delegate conference passed a motion on tackling harassment at work. Introducing the motion, the chair of the... read more →
Three quarters (75%) of care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, says UNISON today (Thursday). The union... read more →
Chaired by Libby Nolan, the third morning of UNISON’s 2023 national delegate conference saw declarations of international solidarity, particularly on women’s rights and Palestine. The conference session began with a... read more →
UNISON’s national delegate conference turned its focus to care on Wednesday morning with a set of motions on the issue. Moving the first, on the social care crisis, Rosie MacGregor... read more →
Addressing the union’s annual conference in Liverpool today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This year thousands of public sector workers in UNISON have voted for strike action. Environment... read more →
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea today praised the thousands of members and activists who have “risen up and grabbed the opportunities of our campaigns and action.” Ms McAnea opened a... read more →
UNISON’s national delegate conference in Liverpool opened its afternoon session yesterday with Professor Lynn Sudbury-Riley speaking of her work with the COVID Bereaved Families for Justice. She opened by saying:... read more →
Commenting on the health secretary’s announcement today (Tuesday) that there’s to be a re-assessment of the NHS pay review body process*, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Without fundamental change, the... read more →
Today, UNISON president Andrea Egan opened the union’s 2023 national delegate conference in Liverpool with a speech to members. Referencing her roots as a Bolton woman, she said “I’m very... read more →