Come together for the national demonstration this weekend

General secretary, Andrea Egan, is encouraging members to bring flags and banners and join her at the Together Alliance national demonstration in central London this weekend

old-fashioned tap with water running from it

Opinion: The case for change in the water industry

World Water Day is a reminder of how much needs to change in the UK’s water industry

Help shape the future of PIPs

If you receive PIP, support someone who does, or work with people affected by the benefit, we’re urging you to share your experiences

Sandra Okwara (left) and Kevin Imoloame (right)

‘A union where Black workers are protected’

Andrea delivers opening speech to Black members conference and presents two UNISON activists with awards

Opinion: Covid Inquiry shows why we need to fight for improved pay and conditions for health workers

We cannot expect healthcare workers to be ‘superhuman’ again. UNISON will take every action necessary to end the staffing crisis, properly fund the NHS, and make sure the catastrophe of the Covid-19 pandemic is not repeated

UNISON - Gloucestershire Phlebotomists

Gloucestershire blood workers end year-long NHS strike after securing pay review deal

Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals have been on strike for 349 days in the dispute over pay

Chancellor says she will ‘keep a close eye’ on mileage rates for workers

UNISON has been campaigning for rates to be reviewed for many years

UNISON Centre sign

UNISON statement on National Education Union behaviour

Following the National Education Union (NEU)’s decision to actively recruit school support staff and withdraw from the agreement with us which they had signed in 2017, on Friday the NJC unions met with the TUC and expressed strong concerns.

Opinion: Still standing up for members in uncertain times

With a mixed economic picture at home and increased uncertainty abroad, UNISON continues to fight for what is best for members and their families

Branch Secretary News: Equalities update

Women members  The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant improvements for all workers but particularly women. However, UNISON members deserve more. UNISON submitted responses to the government consultation on bereavement leave (including pregnancy loss). UNISON’s response was based extensively on surveying members. Read our survey Read our article: ‘Grief is not one size fits all’ […]

Andrea Egan at Community Conference

Community conference: anti-racist, feminist, organised

From defending employment rights and pensions to advancing racial justice, climate action and a National Care Service, collective organising is shifting the balance of power – and delivering real change for community workers

A group of people standing with placards with the words 'probation needs a pay rise'

Probation members vote to reject pay offer

If an improved pay offer is not forthcoming, UNISON will move to a formal industrial action ballot

Responding to Reform network

Join UNISON’s new network to stop Reform UK

UNISON activists and members have a vital part to play in tackling Reform UK

UNISON sign at the union's centre in London

UNISON statement on conflict in Middle East

Union ‘stands in solidarity with our trade union partners and the millions of civilians throughout the region who fear the consequences of growing hostilities on their lives, jobs and public services’

Opinion: Why Reform UK is misguided, mistaken and just plain wrong on the LGPS

As with many other Reform UK announcements, there’s a worrying lack of understanding of the things the party intends to change