‘Education workers in Northern Ireland are not prepared to sit and wait while you sort out all the political problems. Working people need pay justice now’
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Statutory maternity pay, at 47% of the national living wage and 37% of women’s median incomes, is forcing new mothers back to work early or into debt
New awards will honour members working in non-clinical support and operational services
The week aims to help UNISON members to develop skills in financial capability, how to manage money and battle debt pressures
UNISON argues the plans are short sighted and will have wide ranging consequences, and vows it will fight to protect jobs
‘We are encouraging all our branches to support the critical work of Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross,’ says general secretary
Members at the Victoria Education Centre voted for action by 97% in an 81% turnout
Four new films illustrate why social work is important and why being in a union is vital too
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The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union rises to £12.70 an hour
UNISON president Libby Nolan led the union’s delegation to the 31st PSI conference in Geneva
This year’s overseas nurses’ network seminar allowed members to engage with leaders in the nursing sectors about their priorities for overseas nurses
UNISON’s disabled members’ conference debates pay gaps, the national care service, and the health and disability white paper
UNISON says the action will have serious implications for water and sewage services