One in four
As many as one in four people working in public services – around 1.2 million – are employed by contractors.These 'hidden' workers are often trapped in low-paid, insecure jobs where being badly treated is a normal part of working life. Many are migrant workers.
They are vulnerable because they are afraid and can be easily exploited.
Yet they are less likely than any other group of workers to have trade union representation.
UNISON is there to make sure these workers not only have support, but to encourage them to become active in the union.
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London cleaners threatened over decent pay
Cleaners at London's South Bank University staged a lunchtime protest on World Day for Decent Work, calling on the university to guarantee they are paid a living wage.World Day for Decent Work 7 October UNISON cleaners’ protest
UNISON members who are cleaners at London South Bank University ask for your support in a protest rally on 7 October 2011 12:30-1:30pm in London South Bank UniversitySenate House fights for London Living Wage
Please show your support by signing the petition for London Living Wage for workers in Senate HouseMind the gap
Campaigning for better pay for the lowest paid is not only the right thing to do for them in terms of pay, if we can reach out to low paid workers and give them a voice we will break though and overcome feelings of isolation and being under-valued.Co-author of The Spirit Level spoke at this year UNISON National Delegates Conference
22 June Hidden Workforce fringe meeting with Richard Wilkinson15 June, International Justice Day for cleaners and security workers
Short film produced by UNI global union to commemorate international justice day for cleaners and security workers
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