Plans for higher education in England are disappointing

UNISON has expressed disappointment at the government’s new plans for higher education in England.

The Trade Union Bill and my job: Sean’s story

My name is Sean Keown and I work as a Pharmacy Technician. My job involves dispensing and checking medicines, counselling patients, and updating computer systems related to the issue of patient medicines.

UNISON welcomes addition of nurses to Shortage Occupation list

UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis comments on the announcement that nurses will be temporarily added to the government’s Shortage Occupation list.

Chancellor’s letter on public sector cuts: UNISON responds

UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis comments on Osborne’s letter to public sector workers asking them to find ways to save money.

UNISON supports Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour leadership

UNISON has decided to nominate Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour Party leadership contest and Yvette Cooper as its second choice at the union’s National Labour Link committee today (Wednesday).

NHS will struggle to save cash when so many ‘back room’ jobs have gone, says UNISON

UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis spoke at the Health+Care event at EXCEL London.

Yorkshire trade unionist is UNISON’s new President

Wendy Nichols has been elected President of UNISON, the UK’s biggest public service union, following its annual conference in Glasgow.