The job cuts in Southend are symptomatic of a “growing financial crisis across universities”
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‘Labour promised to review the governance of probation. UNISON calls on the government to make good on this promise without further delay’

Debates at UNISON’s 2026 higher education conference included threats to jobs, chronic underpay and workplace injustice
UNISON will continue to support and fight for Waspi women

‘While senior executive pay gets more obscene by the day, our lowest-paid staff struggle to get to the end of the month and this is not acceptable’

General secretary sends message of support to union’s equal pay campaign: ‘I want every member to know they have the union’s full backing’
Changes provide a real opportunity to improve the training, development, career prospects and pay for police staff.

UNISON marks Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January with a reminder that the responsibility of remembrance does not end with the survivors

From landmark cases in the Court of Appeal to securing millions in settlements, UNISON’s legal services won massive victories for members in 2025

Whether it’s an urgent workplace issue, a welfare concern, or simply reassurance in a difficult moment, the staff of UNISONdirect are listening, guiding and supporting

‘We will put faith in members’ decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests’
Report finds most of the work done by “subcos” comes from the NHS trusts that set them up and much of the profit is generated from squeezing staff pensions.

Ofsted exists to inspect, judge and regulate – but who’s making sure it is not inadequate or should be in special measures?
UK needs a modern nationalised system that delivers lower bills, higher investment and a healthy environment

