We are police staff

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 […]

Probation: Operation Protect

‘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 […]

HE – Fund Our Future

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.

Champions in Our Colleges

Champions in Our Colleges will take place on Friday 2 May 2025. This day is designed to celebrate support staff working in further education and give recognition to the hard work and dedication they show every day.

Migrant Care Workers

Migrant care workers deserve respect, dignity and fair pay in the workplace.

Seize the day and keep the pay – it's time for a shorter working week

Shorter working week

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.

A better life at work – illustration of UNISON members joining together

Employment Rights Bill

The government’s Employment Rights Bill will make game-changing improvements to working life through a raft of new individual and collective rights.

Council and School Pay

UNISON is leading calls for fair pay and improved conditions for council and school workers. Our services depend on their invaluable work.

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Green UNISON

The climate crisis is already affecting UNISON members. Find out how you can get involved in Green UNISON work.

National Care Service

The current fragmented and privatised care system is unfit to meet the needs of the public. It’s time for a national care service.

Save Our Services

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

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.

Local Service Champions

Workers who run our vital local services are often undervalued. It’s time to give our local service champions the recognition they deserve.

NHS operational services staff

One Team for patient care

UNISON is campaigning to ensure everyone who works in our NHS is valued, whatever role they do.