The gender pay gap means that the average woman works the first 47 days of the year for free. How can that still be right in 2026?
General Secretary’s blog
UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea’s blog.
I’ve worked for the union movement for over 37 years. I am eternally grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and, above all, to have been able to do a job I love for so long
While I’m general secretary of this union, we will never be afraid of taking councils on and fighting for the rights of women
‘I am hoping for some brave, progressive choices informed by fairness and a commitment to fixing our broken public services and tackling poverty’
We need an immigration system that works for the people who keep our public services going – not empty rhetoric that divides and fuels racism and hate
Today’s workers are tomorrow’s pensioners. And I’m proud that as your general secretary, I’m there for all of you
‘In the face of such evil and hate, none of us should stand by and do nothing. That’s why HOPE not Hate’s weekend of action this Saturday and Sunday (18-19 October) is so important’
UNISON has long called for the UK government to fully suspend the arms trade with Israel and get urgent food and medical aid into Gaza
Rumours of delays and a watering down of the Employment Rights Bill have been exaggerated – but we remain vigilant
Reform councillors are going to have to get used to the triple whammy of life as a local government worker – financial cuts, staff shortages and increasing demand
As we mark five years since the first COVID-19 lockdown we must pause to remember and ensure the public inquiry does justice to the everyday heroism of our members
We are encouraging as many members as possible to contact their MPs, because the country can’t be fixed with underfunded local government
As the largest women’s organisation in the country, we’re celebrating 50 years of both the Equal Pay Act and the Sex Discrimination Act this International Women’s Day
Start preparing today for a bumper year of green activity and look out for updates and materials to support your engagement throughout the year
The chancellor faces a tough task, but Rachel Reeves must show that Labour is serious about growth