Media centre

National media team

These numbers are for media use only, not for queries about membership or general enquiries about the union.

Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
Fatima Ayad M: 07508 080383 E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk
Anthony Barnes M: 07834 864794 E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk
Dan Ashley M: 07789 518992 E: d.ashley@unison.co.uk 

Fair pay agreement essential to boost social care workforce, says UNISON 

Wages must reflect the skills, training and dedication of care staff

Overhaul of working lives is welcome and long overdue

Employment rights bill will transform workers’ lives

Police staff at breaking point over low pay, soaring workloads and high stress

From crushing workloads to the clear impact of continued low pay on morale, it’s no wonder one fifth of staff are considering leaving the sector.

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

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

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

Nothing short of a complete reset will do.

Partnership working can help right the wrongs inflicted by Conservative governments

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

Funding shortfall of £4bn leaves councils on a precipice

New UNISON figures show dire state of finances

Only fairer wages and a national care service can solve the growing crisis in social care

Fair pay needed to begin solving recruitment problems

Action on Grenfell recommendations needed immediately

Lessons must be learned and dangerous properties made good

Local government employers must improve pay offer to avoid strike threat

Council and school staff strike ballot begins

Working together will be a change for the better

Economic growth will enable investment in public services

UNISON Black Members celebrate South Asian Heritage month

UNISON Black Members are proud to promote and celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. This runs from 18th July to 17th August. The significance of these dates lies in South Asian history and the struggle for de-colonisation. On 18th July 1947, the Indian Independence Act 1947 gained royal assent from King George VI (father of the […]

Contact information