Christina McAnea at a table with the leader and CEO of Newcastle City Council, to sign a Disability Employment Charter, with members standing behind them

UNISON signs disability charter with Newcastle council leaders

Later, Christina McAnea spoke at the union’s regional council AGM

UK won’t grow without investment in public services

Chancellor should borrow to invest rather than be mired in fiscal rules

Black and white head shot of David Williams, general secretary of Cohse from 1984 to ap87.

Former Cohse general secretary David Williams dies aged 98

He served in the role from 1984-1987

A group picture of UNISON members involved in the planting of commemorative trees at Chorley

Opinion: Reflecting on the pandemic five years on

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

Christina McAnea leans on a railing with her hands clasped, wearing a black top

Opinion: Ministers must listen to disabled people

Government plans on benefits would drive some disabled people into poverty and put further strain on the NHS

Christina McAnea on the picket line with striking Livv Housing members.

Donate to show solidarity with members at Livv Housing

UNISON members have been taking action over pay since last October

Local government reform can’t be used as cover for job cuts

Services and staff must be protected

Going after disabled people and vulnerable families is not the way to get the UK economy back on track

Many can’t work because of lengthy delays in getting NHS treatment.

Christina McAnea standing at a rally with two women, holding trade union flags, including a UNISON one, with other women in the background

Christina McAnea defends women’s rights at UN event

The UNISON general secretary emphasised how the public sector is essential to advancing women’s economic rights and equality

Welfare reforms shouldn’t be used to penalise disabled and ill people

Focus should be on making work pay

Court of Appeal rules Ofsted inspector was unfairly dismissed, says UNISON

Andrew Hewston’s six-year ordeal should finally be coming to an end

NHS England abolition: government must show it actually has a plan for the NHS

Thousands of expert staff will be left wondering what their future holds.

Harassment and abuse levels still far too high in NHS

Latest figures show most NHS staff are anything but happy with their pay.

NHS staff - two nurses in a hospital

Opinion: Making the bank work better for you

We believe the regularity and commitment of NHS bank staff should be recognised and rewarded

Visa changes are a positive step for overseas care workers

Staff will have increased protection to stay in the UK