Christina McAnea, arms folded, in front of conference stage - 'Fighting for our future'

Opinion: A week from the budget, the country needs a new direction

The chancellor faces a tough task, but Rachel Reeves must show that Labour is serious about growth

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New protection against sexual harassment

New act will strengthen protection against sexual harassment in the workplace, but UNISON will continue to campaign for further improvements to the law

UNISON relaunches gold standard menopause policy for staff

Menopause is not just a personal issue – it is a workplace issue that impacts productivity, retention, and employee wellbeing

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NEC hears Christina McAnea welcome Employment Rights Bill

First meeting since the general election also hears about developments on organising and on fighting racism and the far right

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Opinion: The government must listen to retired people

On the winter fuel allowance and WASPI women, UNISON is sending a strong message to government not to ignore retired people

North West migrant care workers win victory against modern slavery

Salford mayor becomes the first to sign a new migrant care workers charter, created with the help of migrant workers themselves

The inspiring diversity & inclusion lead of the year was awarded to Arfan Bhatti at the National Health and Care BAME awards.

UNISON sponsors National Health and Care BAME award

The inspiring diversity and inclusion lead of the year was presented to Arfan Bhatti

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A step in the right direction

The Renters’ Rights Bill is the Labour government’s first step toward reforming the housing sector and aims to rebalance the power between private renters and their landlords

Christina McAnea with the international trade union delegation to Palestine

Opinion: International law must be respected in the Middle East

UNISON continues to call for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, full humanitarian aid and an end to the blockade, but our own government must do more

Elisa Vasquez-Walters addresses conference

‘Everyone working absorbs a huge amount of trauma’

At this year’s police, probation and CAFCASS service group conference, pay and psychological support led the agenda

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Police staff members vote to accept 2024 pay offer

95% of members voted to accept the offer and, with other police staff unions also accepting, it is hoped it will be implemented as soon as possible

Christina McAnea

Opinion: The Employment Rights Bill will balance the scales

Over the last decade, the balance of power at work has been tipped firmly away from workers. Christina McAnea explains how the forthcoming employment rights bill will change that – and the role UNISON will play on its journey into law

Opinion: Why we need to stop women going to prison

Elisa Vasquez-Walters from UNISON’s Probation Committee responds to the government’s announcement that it intends to reduce the number of women in prison

Calling young campaigners

Do you know an exceptional young UNISON campaigner? Has any young member in your branch or region run a brilliant campaign? If so, UNISON wants to hear from you

Opinion: Why you should vote ‘yes’ to strike in councils and schools

Mike Short, head of local government, explains the situation for council and school staff pay in England and Wales, and why UNISON is asking members to vote to strike