The fight back has begun. And UNISON is leading the way, together with ver.di and CGIL, its sister unions in Germany and Italy.
The three super-unions have formed an historic alliance that brings millions of workers together to defend public services and protect jobs and communities at home and abroad.
Justice must be done, they say, social justice - and that means putting people first.
The G20 march through London on Saturday marked the start of the unions' plans for further joint participation across Europe in Prague, Berlin, Brussels and Madrid.
(l-r) Sue Highton UNISON president, Dave Prentis UNISON general secretary and ver.di president Frank Bsirske lead European unions at the G20 rally
G20 rally: photo gallery
Brockenhurst college pays up
(30/03/09) Hampshire college increases minimum wage to £6.91 an hour
Commons marks minimum wage anniversary
(25/03/09) Union urges more MPs to sign Early Day Motion
What did you do at school today?
(24/03/09) We want to hear of your recruiting and organising experience for May's national schools seminar
A million voices for change
With the economic crisis deepening, UNISON is building a campaign for change - to put people first
Legal changes to look out for
What new changes to the law have come into effect this April and how will they affect members?
National Executive Council elections
New materials available to publicise NEC ballot 15 April - 15 May
Putting you first
UNISON calls for action to strengthen public services in the recession and sets the agenda for a strong economy and a fairer society
Your views on social work with adults
We want social workers to have a strong voice in UNISON. We need your views now on the pressures for social workers working with adults
New legal changes
April means new aspects of employment law coming into effect
Ruskin College Summer school
New 'second-chance' courses in football history, art and computing for adults with few or no qualifications
Coming events
Coming events: including UNISON schools seminar 7 May
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Equal pay
Positively Public
Migrant workers
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