UNISON calls for more action to stem flooding misery

Government needs to reverse the cuts it has made to flood defence spending in the wake of the flooding that is devastating communities across England and Wales

UNISON brands government work programme a failure

Union calls on the government to do more to boost job creation and stave off a triple-dip recession

Survey reveals shocking figures on violence at work

More than 70% of healthcare assistants have been the victim of aggression and violence at work, says the new survey from UNISON

Huge turnout to defend Lewisham A and E

10,000 people turned out to protect the A&E department in Lewisham

Union consults on Scottish local government pay offer

Members will have their say on 1% offer including a living wage

‘It isn’t over yet’, says Barnet UNISON

Around 520 Barnet council staff have been told that private company Capita is to be their new employer

Portsmouth dock workers secure pay deal

Portsmouth members vote to back 2% rise at council-owned dock company

UNISON joins Durban gathering to defend public services

PSI congress opens in South Africa

Unions call for simplifed funding for health students

Unions and professional organisations* representing healthcare students are today (7 August) calling for a simplified financial system to encourage more people into a career in healthcare and better support those currently training.