Angela Rayner

‘Working people cannot afford 12 more years of decline’

After Labour’s success at the polls last week, deputy leader Angela Rayner talks exclusively to UNISON about her upbringing and what is really needed to fix the cost of living crisis

Next week – let’s find our voice through the ballot box

Use the elections on 5 May to send a message to the Tories about partygate and the cost of living crisis

UNISON presence on a national demonstration

Join UNISON to take action on the cost of living crisis

The country is in the middle of a massive cost of living crisis and the government is failing to act – so join us in June to get the message across

UNISON condemns ‘shameful’ P&O Ferries action

General secretary calls for enforceable charter of employment rights and an end to ‘fire and hire’ culture

Outline map of Ukraine in the colours of the Ukrainian flag

UNISON’s message of support to Ukrainian members

The union is also encouraging members and branches to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal

Outline map of Ukraine in the colours of the Ukrainian flag

How to support Ukraine

UNISON is working with the international trade union movement to mobilise support for those affected by the war in Ukraine – and branches and members can help too

NEC vows to continue campaigning on pay

Pay and the pandemic continue to dominate UNISON’s work, the first NEC of the year heard today

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UNISON statement on the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

The union sends condolences to all those affected by the case, and remains committed to supporting all those working in child social care

NEC hears how UNISON is preparing for a winter of action

The union is fighting across multiple sectors for members’ pay and conditions, with strike ballots and consultations

New COVID-19 variant: updated guidance does not go far enough, says UNISON

The union is calling on the Westminster government to urgently introduce additional measures to protect pupils and staff in all schools

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The Health and Care Bill: All you need to know

The government made last minute amendments to the Health and Care Bill this week – changes that will hit the poorest the hardest. Here’s all you need to know and where things are at the moment

Head and shoulders portrait of Mary Onafalujo

Blog: What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger

As part of Black History Month, Mary Folashade Onafalujo shares her personal journey, from arriving in the UK to being a national officer at UNISON

Shantha David

Making legal history, every month

Shantha David is the first Black or Asian woman to head the legal services team of a trade union – not just the first at UNISON, but the first anywhere in the UK

Help improve COVID-19 safety in schools

UNISON is asking members to email their MP to put pressure on the government to reintroduce COVID-19 safety measures in schools

Pay ballots continue to dominate

Today’s NEC heard updates on a series of pay disputes and impressive personal injury wins for members