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Articles about issues affecting our members working in the public services.
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Bring Thames Water into full public ownership and give staff the certainty they deserve, say unions
Published: June 20, 2025 12:24
Returning Thames Water to public ownership is the best way to protect staff, serve customers and safeguard the environment The article Bring Thames Water into full public ownership and give staff the certainty they deserve, say unions first appeared on…
‘Our deepest appreciation and gratitude’
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/our-deepest-appreciation-and-gratitude/
Published: June 20, 2025 08:18
Palestinian workers thank UNISON members for their support at national conference The article ‘Our deepest appreciation and gratitude’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Investment in public buildings can’t come soon enough
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/investment-in-public-buildings-cant-come-soon-enough/
Published: June 19, 2025 15:01
Billions for schools and hospital welcome after years of worsening structures The article Investment in public buildings can’t come soon enough first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘This is not just a piece of legislation, it’s a turning point, a transformative moment’
Published: June 19, 2025 11:32
Conference welcomes the Employment Rights Bill, while aware that there is more to be done to see it over the finish line The article ‘This is not just a piece of legislation, it’s a turning point, a transformative moment’ first appeared on the UNISON…
‘We stand in solidarity’
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/we-stand-in-solidarity-2/
Published: June 19, 2025 10:56
UNISON reaffirms its commitment to the trans, gender-diverse and non-binary communities The article ‘We stand in solidarity’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The slavery and exploitation of migrant workers
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/the-slavery-and-exploitation-of-migrant-workers/
Published: June 19, 2025 08:49
The care sector would collapse without migrant workers, but many face long hours, intimidation and a constant fear of being deported The article The slavery and exploitation of migrant workers first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Political turmoil in the US could happen in the UK
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/political-turmoil-in-the-us-could-happen-in-the-uk/
Published: June 19, 2025 08:36
In a stirring speech to national delegate conference, US union leader Lee Saunders offered a cautionary tale laced with fighting inspiration The article Political turmoil in the US could happen in the UK first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Rebuild services by taxing the wealthy, not targeting the vulnerable
Published: June 18, 2025 14:18
Christina McAnea delivers keynote address at annual conference in Liverpool The article Rebuild services by taxing the wealthy, not targeting the vulnerable first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Rebuild services by taxing the wealthy, not targeting the vulnerable, says UNISON
Published: June 18, 2025 13:50
General secretary says she wants Labour to do more to show it values public services and the people who deliver them. The article Rebuild services by taxing the wealthy, not targeting the vulnerable, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea vows to keep Labour honest
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/christina-mcanea-vows-to-keep-labour-honest/
Published: June 18, 2025 12:45
UNISON general secretary tells conference: ‘I’m not here to tell them they’re doing a good job – I’m here to tell them to do their job better’ The article Christina McAnea vows to keep Labour honest first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Organising to win: ‘A strong union is built from the base up’
Published: June 18, 2025 12:26
'A strong union is built from the base up, with member power and strong branches' The article Organising to win: ‘A strong union is built from the base up’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘Pay us what’s rightfully ours’
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/pay-us-whats-rightfully-ours/
Published: June 18, 2025 08:29
WASPI women still waiting for justice despite ombudsman agreement for compensation The article ‘Pay us what’s rightfully ours’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Disabled workers not supported in workplace
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/disabled-workers-not-supported-in-workplace/
Published: June 17, 2025 09:13
Legally-binding ‘reasonable adjustments’ at work are not being met, say delegates at UNISON's local government conference The article Disabled workers not supported in workplace first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Ambulance 999 call handlers quitting amid burnout and pressure
Published: June 17, 2025 06:00
Call handlers are under immense pressure, making split-second decisions that directly affect lives. The article Ambulance 999 call handlers quitting amid burnout and pressure first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Council reorganisation will be costly and threatens services, says UNISON
Published: June 16, 2025 15:59
Money for essential services It shouldn’t be swallowed up by a costly reorganisation. The article Council reorganisation will be costly and threatens services, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Safeguarding young trans people at school
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/safeguarding-young-trans-people-at-school/
Published: June 16, 2025 14:53
UNISON members condemn new guidance that "forces school staff to ‘out’ a young person to their family, which could potentially place them at risk of harm" The article Safeguarding young trans people at school first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Climate change and water renationalisation take the lead at 2025 WET conference
Published: June 16, 2025 11:22
'UNISON continues to say, loudly and clearly, water must be publicly owned' The article Climate change and water renationalisation take the lead at 2025 WET conference first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Underpaid, undervalued and overworked
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/underpaid-undervalued-and-overworked/
Published: June 16, 2025 10:14
Support staff need nationally-recognised agreements if they are to benefit from recent changes to the education sector The article Underpaid, undervalued and overworked first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON calls on government to deliver its promise of a national care service
Published: June 16, 2025 09:40
'This is about justice. Care can’t wait' The article UNISON calls on government to deliver its promise of a national care service first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Racism and Reform are key issues for local government conference
Published: June 16, 2025 09:26
The first conference motion to pass was on increased union support for migrant workers in local government The article Racism and Reform are key issues for local government conference first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Housing and growth threatened by council staff shortages
Published: June 15, 2025 23:01
Councils must be able to recruit more planning staff if communities are to get the homes, schools and services they need. The article Housing and growth threatened by council staff shortages first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘We are making a difference’: Christina McAnea’s speech to local government conference
Published: June 15, 2025 16:05
“We will keep our foot on the accelerator when it comes to pushing for fair pay and decent conditions" The article ‘We are making a difference’: Christina McAnea’s speech to local government conference first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON representatives meet policing minister
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/unison-representatives-meet-policing-minister/
Published: June 13, 2025 15:49
Union makes the case for better funding for police staff The article UNISON representatives meet policing minister first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Low paid support staff pressured into providing essential medical care at school, says report
Published: June 13, 2025 08:08
Medical support for school children should be delivered by health professionals The article Low paid support staff pressured into providing essential medical care at school, says report first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Focus on public services will help boost struggling communities
Published: June 11, 2025 12:30
Measures show chancellor is trying to turn the page on the austerity disaster The article Focus on public services will help boost struggling communities first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON joins forces with Friends on the Earth on due diligence law
Published: June 11, 2025 09:58
Members are urged to join the fight to hold business and the public sector to account for human rights and environmental damage in their supply chains The article UNISON joins forces with Friends on the Earth on due diligence law first appeared on the…
Beware of companies scamming members
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/beware-of-companies-scamming-members/
Published: June 10, 2025 13:24
UNISON warns of companies charging members to cancel their membership The article Beware of companies scamming members first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Reinstating winter fuel cash is the right thing to do, says UNISON
Published: June 9, 2025 12:49
Change will make a huge difference to anyone who struggled to keep warm last winter The article Reinstating winter fuel cash is the right thing to do, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
More data and extra guidance alone won’t convince staff emergency care pressures will ease
Published: June 6, 2025 09:00
Measures are long overdue The article More data and extra guidance alone won’t convince staff emergency care pressures will ease first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Blocking bonuses is the way to tackle water firms’ failures
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/blocking-bonuses-is-the-way-to-tackle-water-firms-failures/
Published: June 5, 2025 21:30
Failure should not be rewarded The article Blocking bonuses is the way to tackle water firms’ failures first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Reform UK’s pension plan deserves early retirement
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/reform-uks-pension-plan-deserves-early-retirement/
Published: June 5, 2025 11:51
Inferior pension schemes won't create savings nor recruit vital staff The article Reform UK’s pension plan deserves early retirement first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Winter fuel payment decision is a timely boost
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/winter-fuel-payment-decision-is-a-timely-boost/
Published: June 4, 2025 15:07
Chancellor's right to reinstate payment for many more this year The article Winter fuel payment decision is a timely boost first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON takes the campaign to save Higher Education to parliament
Published: June 4, 2025 14:54
UNISON hosted a drop-in lobby for our Fund Our Future campaign The article UNISON takes the campaign to save Higher Education to parliament first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Transport investment will be a welcome boost for workers
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/transport-investment-will-be-a-welcome-boost-for-workers/
Published: June 4, 2025 13:48
Improving commutes will benefit communities and services The article Transport investment will be a welcome boost for workers first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Thames Water is running out of options
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/thames-water-is-running-out-of-options/
Published: June 3, 2025 12:20
Customers and staff deserve better The article Thames Water is running out of options first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON supports abortion decriminalisation
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/unison-supports-abortion-decriminalisation/
Published: June 2, 2025 09:48
UNISON members are encouraged to write to their MP to ensure women who end their pregnancies are met with compassion, not criminalisation The article UNISON supports abortion decriminalisation first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Gloucester phlebotomists pass 60 days of strike action
Published: May 28, 2025 14:36
The strike over re-banding began on 17 March and will now run until at least Sunday 1 June The article Gloucester phlebotomists pass 60 days of strike action first appeared on the UNISON National site.