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UNISON statement on NHS legal case
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2026/01/unison-statement-on-nhs-legal-case/
Published: January 16, 2026 16:50
The union stands by its beliefs in the rights of our trans, non-binary and gender diverse members
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UNISON statement on Iranian protests
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2026/01/unison-statement-on-iranian-protests/
Published: January 16, 2026 12:40
Union stands in solidarity with workers and independent trade unions in Iran
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Radical overhaul of university funding is vital, says UNISON
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2026/01/radical-overhaul-of-university-funding-is-vital-says-unison/
Published: January 15, 2026 16:40
'What is needed is a sustainable, long-term funding model based on free education, one that values higher education not just for economic output'
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Statement on the Palestine Action hunger strikers
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2026/01/statement-on-the-palestine-action-hunger-strikers/
Published: January 14, 2026 18:42
UNISON is extremely concerned about the deteriorating condition of the imprisoned hunger strikers accused of being associated with Palestine Action. We note reports that Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello are close to death and urgeâŚ
Cancer survivor wins unfair dismissal appeal against Ofsted, says UNISON
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/01/cancer-survivor-wins-unfair-dismissal-appeal-against-ofsted-says-unison/
Published: January 14, 2026 11:40
Employers must support cancer survivors properly when they return to work
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Opinion: Itâs been a huge privilege to lead this union
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/general-secretarys-blog/2026/01/opinion-its-been-a-huge-privilege-to-lead-this-union/
Published: January 14, 2026 10:25
Iâve worked for the union movement for over 37 years. I am eternally grateful for the opportunities Iâve had and, above all, to have been able to do a job I love for so long
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New guide to help you fight far-right party Reform UK
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2026/01/new-guide-to-help-you-fight-far-right-party-reform-uk/
Published: January 13, 2026 16:42
'Working-class communities are being sold a con by political chancers with no real plan to run vital services, who fall back on stunts, culture-war distractions and taxpayer-funded union flags when theyâve got nothing to deliver'
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UNISON launches its Year of Green Activity
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/01/unison-launches-its-year-of-green-activity/
Published: January 13, 2026 15:29
Members across the union are told to ânever forget that your voice is importantâ in the fight to save the planet
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Scrapping two-child benefit cap canât come a moment too soon, says UNISON
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/01/scrapping-two-child-benefit-cap-cant-come-a-moment-too-soon-says-unison/
Published: January 8, 2026 08:56
Government must do more to ease cost of living pressures for those who need support
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Time is running out for WASPI women
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2026/01/time-is-running-out-for-waspi-women/
Published: January 7, 2026 16:37
Write to your MP before it's too late
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UNISON conferences are going greener
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2026/01/unison-conferences-are-going-greener/
Published: January 6, 2026 15:08
To mark the UNISON Year of Green Activity, the union is introducing two important changes to its conference experience
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UNISON condemns the US military attack on Venezuela
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2026/01/unison-condemns-the-us-military-attack-on-venezuela/
Published: January 6, 2026 10:45
Union condemns 'a serious breach of international law and an attack on national sovereignty', and calls for diplomacy, peace and respect for democracy
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Levy review needs careful consideration
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/12/levy-review-needs-careful-consideration/
Published: December 18, 2025 16:34
Report provides detailed examination of services
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Andrea Egan to be next UNISON general secretary
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12/andrea-egan-to-be-next-unison-general-secretary-election/
Published: December 17, 2025 14:32
Five-year term begins in January 2026
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Care workers lobby Parliament
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/12/care-workers-lobby-parliament/
Published: December 17, 2025 13:33
Hundreds of overseas staff working in social care and the NHS travelled to Westminster today to lobby MPs over plans to restrict visa rules for care workers
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UNISON takes its âWe are police staffâ campaign to Parliament
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/12/unison-takes-its-we-are-police-staff-campaign-to-parliament/
Published: December 17, 2025 11:29
Members from 25 UNISON police branches joined the lobby of police minister
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