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Police staff members vote to accept 2024 pay offer

95% of members voted to accept the offer and, with other police staff unions also accepting, it is hoped it will be implemented as soon as possible

Christina McAnea

Opinion: The Employment Rights Bill will balance the scales

Over the last decade, the balance of power at work has been tipped firmly away from workers. Christina McAnea explains how the forthcoming employment rights bill will change that – and the role UNISON will play on its journey into law

Opinion: Why we need to stop women going to prison

Elisa Vasquez-Walters from UNISON’s Probation Committee responds to the government’s announcement that it intends to reduce the number of women in prison

Calling young campaigners

Do you know an exceptional young UNISON campaigner? Has any young member in your branch or region run a brilliant campaign? If so, UNISON wants to hear from you

Labour’s promised change will repair UK, says UNISON

Prime minister’s speech shows the government is on the right path

Chancellor right to turn the page on austerity

Employment rights, homes and cheaper bills will mean real change

Opinion: Why you should vote ‘yes’ to strike in councils and schools

Mike Short, head of local government, explains the situation for council and school staff pay in England and Wales, and why UNISON is asking members to vote to strike

Plans by Essex trust for mass outsourcing of NHS services are out of order

Staff have made it abundantly clear they want to stay within the NHS because that’s the best way to ensure patient needs are met.

Investment in public services is key to improving the nation’s health

Getting health of workforce right will help economic growth

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Make sure you’ve had your data protection training

Stewards need to undertake a short online course to be compliant with the law

Sara Gorton giving evidence to the COVID inquiry

UNISON gives evidence to COVID inquiry

Speaking on behalf of the TUC, Sara Gorton’s evidence focussed on the relationship between the trade unions and the employer bodies and NHS England

Christina McAnea, arms folded, in front of conference stage - 'Fighting for our future'

Opinion: Why climate change is so important for UNISON

As Green UNISON Week begins, the union is launching a new guide to support those who want to get more active on this agenda

Bringing the NHS back to full health must begin with a focus on staff

Nothing short of a complete reset will do.

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Opinion: The chancellor must think again on winter fuel cut

It’s clear the government has inherited a mess form the Tories, but the cut of winter fuel allowance to pensioners is a mistake

Partnership working can help right the wrongs inflicted by Conservative governments

Prime Minister’s TUC speech gives welcome commitment to care reform