‘Operation Protect’ is the name for a new joint union Workloads Campaign in the Probation Service. The campaign was launched on 26 June 2023. Workloads for all staff across the Service are too high Staff are working under too much stress Public safety, our members’ health and wellbeing and the integrity of probation as a […]
Campaigns
UNISON’s Campaign for Police Staff: A Stronger Voice in Challenging Times Empowering Police Staff: Our Commitment in Action In a landscape marked by budget deficits and staffing challenges, UNISON’s “We Are Police Staff” campaign emerges as a beacon of support and advocacy for police staff members. Our mission is clear: to champion the vital role […]
Higher education is in crisis. The combination of tuition fees, Brexit, declining international student numbers – exacerbated by the last government’s hostile environment towards immigration – and inflationary pressure has placed some universities in incredibly challenging circumstances.
Migrant care workers deserve respect, dignity and fair pay in the workplace.
Trade unions fought for an eight-hour day in the 19th century and a two-day weekend in the 20th. In the 21st century, it is time to take the next step and win a shorter working week with fair pay for all.
UNISON is leading calls for fair pay and improved conditions for council and school workers. Our services depend on their invaluable work.
The government’s Employment Rights Bill will make game-changing improvements to working life through a raft of new individual and collective rights.
The climate crisis is already affecting UNISON members. Find out how you can get involved in Green UNISON work.
The current fragmented and privatised care system is unfit to meet the needs of the public. It’s time for a national care service.
Workers who run our vital local services are often undervalued. It’s time to give our local service champions the recognition they deserve.
Vital services are facing catastrophic cuts. But you can stand up for your community, campaign to protect jobs and demand more funding to save our local services.
Sexual harassment is an urgent workplace issue. It’s not just a joke or banter or flirting – if it causes offence then it’s sexual harassment, whether or not the perpetrator says they meant to cause offence. Find out more about UNISON’s work to tackle it.
In the UK, on average, men earn 14% more than women. This is our gender pay gap. Find out how it happens and what UNISON is doing to help bridge it.
UNISON is campaigning to ensure everyone who works in our NHS is valued, whatever role they do.