Newcastle UNISON calls lobby of council over cuts

Union says that government austerity measures are hitting jobs and services in the region

Thousands turn out to defend Lewisham A and E

UNISON ‘overwhelmed by the response from the community’ as march sees huge turnout to defend Lewisham hospital

UNISON condemns in-work poverty as a blight on the country

Government should stop these damaging cuts, bring in a living wage and create long-term, sustainable jobs

UNISON survey reveals violence faced by healthcare assistants

Survey paints a shocking picture of life in the NHS with more than 70% of healthcare assistants facing violence at work

UNISON signs recognition agreement with Norse group

Council-owned company is ‘genuine example of best practice in the private sector’ says union.

Unions ratchet up fight against health service pay cartel

Lobbies and rallies set to build for 1 December protest in fight against attempt to impose regional pay in the health service

Energy Bill is a lost opportunity, warns UNISON

It is unrealistic and unfair on customers to bear the burden, says the union

Public sector pay premium is a myth, says UNISON

Union says the latest data on pay differences between the public and private sectors takes information out of context

UNISON welcomes call for clarity on universal credit delivery

Move should put an end to uncertainty for thousands, says union

Latest NEET figures are small comfort, says UNISON

Union says that young people have been severely let down by this government

Unions call on police bosses to sign employment charter

UNISON, Unite and the GMB have jointly produced the charter, which seeks to promote fairness, equality and accountability

‘It isn’t over yet’, says Barnet UNISON

Barnet council staff told that Capita is their new employer as sell-off moves forward

Borrowing figures shows austerity economics are not working

It is all pain, no gain, says UNISON, as new figures reveal that public sector borrowing is increasing

NHS workforce statistics reveal 8,273 unreplaced

Patients will pay the price, says UNISON, as cuts continue

UNISON health activists call for Agenda for Change consultation

The union is to ask branches to gauge the strength of local support from their employers to stick with the new Agenda for Change proposals