Efficiency myth of privatisation exploded

Privatisation does not produce efficiency, just a downward pressure on pay, writes Sara Gorton of UNISON in a new Left Foot Forward blog as part of Fair Pay Fortnight

Inflation Figures – UNISON reaction

Today’s inflation figures will not repair the holes in the pockets of millions of public service workers

SOAS cleaners strike for 3rd day

Contracted-out cleaners fight for fair terms and conditions

Unions submit 2014-15 HE pay claim

Higher education unions have submitted a joint pay claim for 2014-15 to the national employers organisation

Fair Pay Fortnight

update on materials for fair pay fortnight

The pay policy pressure cooker

As Fair Pay Fortnight begins, the unrelenting ferocity of this government’s assault on the pay of working people is plain to see.

Fair Pay Fortnight kicks off

Fair Pay Fortnight kicks off today, with events and activity planned around the UK to reiterate the case for a fairer wage settlement

Get set to make a noise about NHS pay

UNISON members in the NHS are getting ready to make as much noise as possible about the need for a decent pay deal during Fair Pay Fortnight

Scottish police staff consulted on industrial action

UNISON says trust between union and Police Scotland has broken down

Get ready to mark International Workers Memorial Day

Get ready to mark International Workers Memorial Day with events, petitions for safer workplaces or even a health and selfie

Reminder: school support staff seminar

The UNISON school support staff seminar takes place on 15 May at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow

ITUC launches report on migrant workers

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UNISON head of organising, and chair of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ITUC) Pamela Dooley today launched the latest report from the congress migrant workers unit

NUT strike: advice to UNISON members

The NUT is taking strike action on 26 March: advice for UNISON members working in English chools

Doncaster carers strike against massive cuts

UNISON members in Doncaster take second week of strike action against Care UK attempts to slash pay, terms and conditions

Glyndwr University staff protest over job cuts

UNISON and UCU members are lobbying the board of governors at Glyndwr University today over the university’s poor handling of the current redundancy situation