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.
Campaigns

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

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

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.

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.

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