Underemployment is now a bitter reality for millions of struggling families across the UK. And many have no option but to work part-time because they cannot find a full-time job
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Widespread abuses in the cleaning industry are to come under the spotlight with the setting up of a new taskforce by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.
UNISON Northern Ireland has said that health minister Edwin Poots’s call to charge patients at A&Es who have abused alcohol or drugs show that the health service is not “safe in his hands”
Meat hygiene inspectors, vets and support staff employed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, over a long running pay dispute.
63% of members vote for action; industrial action authorised
This week, we are celebrating International Youth Day – but a new report from UNISON shows that sadly there is little to celebrate
Police staff urged to reject 1% offer in pay consultation and move to a ballot for industrial action
More than 2000 youth workers have been axed and 350 youth centres closed since 2012 as a direct result of Coalition Government cuts, a new report by UNISON has found.
Dave Prentis calls for end to arms trade – plus action branches can take
‘This dispute is not going away any time soon’ say defiant care workers
Women’s work is still not being valued despite the fact they often are in vital jobs for society working as nurses, carers and midwives
UNISON commenting on the £2m from NHS England to go into helping the elderly avoid hospital this winter
UNSION publishes negotiating and organising advice after legal rulings that sleeping-in time must be included in minimum wage calculations
The rainbow flag will fly proudly from Blackpool Tower when UNISON’s LGBT conference meets in the resort town in November
UNISON Northern Ireland has issued a statement of concern at the exploration activities to determine the possibility of fracking around Belcoo, County Fermanagh