Amanda Kendal
Social care staff saw the union de-recognised after PossAbilities won the contract earlier this year
Local MPs back drug and alcohol support workers, who were told that pay rises would match NHS workers
July might have meant the start of the summer holidays proper, but UNISON and our members are still on the case
We don’t always see what council workers do in our communities, but they’re there, making our lives better
June was another busy month for the union – more victories for our members, and conferences in Liverpool
UNISON LGBT+ group joins Pride parade in London to celebrate, to show solidarity and to protest against continuing bigotry and intolerance
Speakers talk of the devastation caused by Conservative attacks on benefits and the most vulnerable in society
Renaming LGBT+ group will future-proof it and increase inclusivity
National delegate conference backs a range of approaches to tackle the shortage of affordable housing in a passionate debate
General secretary praises the union’s growth and how solidarity is seeing strikes and success stories around the UK
Gordon McKay opens union’s national delegate conference in Liverpool highlighting victories and the benefits of being in UNISON
Local government delegates agree it’s essential to get rid of the Conservative government in order to save our services
Local government union leader tells delegates about the fight back against the far right
Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave
Conference hears how young workers are often denied training because of austerity, yet this will mean a skills shortage in the future