Bridges (over the Tyne) into Learning

(26/02/10) For two Newcastle branches, the Bridges into Learning project has been a big success in a number of ways

Branches' hard work recognised

(30/01/10) Bassetlaw local government was recognised as branch of the year in the East Midlands region’s branch awards presented by general secretary Dave Prentis. Best recruiting branch was East Northants local government while Dukeries health was named best practice branch.

Time to end the debt burden

(23/10/09) Students are entering the health professions up to £20,000 in debt – but now the government is reviewing the bursary scheme and UNISON wants you to have your say

A new school of recruitment

(01/05/09) Academy schools present a number of challenges to the union – not least of which is the need to recruit

Promoting a sense of belonging

(27/03/09) You can't have too much of a good thing when it comes to organising – and the healthcare service group is leading the way

Taking equality to heart

(27/03/09) UNISON is working to put equality at the heart of what we do

A lean, mean organising machine

(19/12/08) This year's branch assessments give activists a chance to examine their branch structures and make these work better

Time to assess – building branches

(21/11/08) Branch assessments offer the union a great opportunity to move forward

Don't just sign up to the union … Join our community!

(21/11/08) That is the basic message of a new approach to organising being tried out in a number of health branches across the union

Partnership working at regional level

(14/11/2008)Is a best practice guide about partnership working at regional level, detailing the role of regions in UNISON and responsibilities of key leaders on both the staff and lay side.

Make it a date – order your diaries now

(24/10/08) Branch secretaries need to make sure that, if they're not to miss out, they get their branch diary orders in quickly

Defending our rainbow nation

(01/08/08) Equality matters – and for UNISON member Diane Weston, her work and trade union duties are centred on building equality for all