Nationalising the retail arms of the big six energy firms would significantly boost the UK’s bid to become carbon neutral by 2050, says UNISON in a report published today (Monday). Power to the People calls on a future government to bring into public ownership the parts of British Gas (Centrica), SSE, E.ON, EDF Energy, Npower (Innogy) […]
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From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon
Conference calls for support for workers and activists facing mental health issues
Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference
Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference
Merseytravel chair tells conference of problems for sector – and points to the public solutions
Local government pledges continued campaign against privatisation and deregulation of meat hygiene service
Environment Agency staff take industrial action after seeing a 20% drop in pay over the last decade
Delegates welcome Labour Party commitments to reversing cuts that are adding to the problem
UNISON local government conference hears rallying call in the fight to defend and promote social care
UNISON lays down plans to protect service and workers after hearing of members burned out and facing threats and violence
Staff and students have suffered serious injuries as a result of offensive weapons being brought into colleges, according to a UNISON survey published today (Tuesday). Machetes, hammers, metal bars and even a gun are among the items either recovered or that have been used in pupil-on-pupil assaults, gang attacks or in violent incidents against staff, […]
UNISON always believed that the rules around NHS pay already allowed for overtime and working beyond the end of a shift to be taken into account when calculating holiday pay. This is a victory for NHS workers who regularly go the extra mile to make sure we receive the best care possible at all times of the day and night.
NHS workers who do overtime on a regular basis or frequently work beyond their normal shifts should now have these extra hours taken into account when their holiday pay is calculated, as a result of a landmark court victory by UNISON today (Monday). The Court of Appeal judgment found in favour of a paramedic and […]
Commenting on the announcement from Conservative Party leadership contender Boris Johnson that he would cut taxes for higher earners, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Boris Johnson has confirmed he cares about the wealthy few, rather than everyone who relies on public services. A cash giveaway for the richest earners is absurd after 10 years of brutal austerity that […]