Today we’re launching a new campaign – “Making Waves for the Living Wage” calling on all UK the water industry to sign up as accredited Living Wage employers with the Living Wage Foundation.
An analysis of pay at the UK’s 19 water companies has revealed a chasm between those at the top and those at the bottom of the wages league, says UNISON today (Tuesday). The union has been pushing for a living wage to be paid across the entire UK water industry through its Making Waves for […]
In a letter to the water minister, UNISON says that revised COVID-19 guidance on close contacts means the government should tell the water industry to pause some work.
Christina McAnea questions how the near financial collapse of Thames Water was allowed to happen and calls for renationalisation of the water industry
UNISON members explain the crisis that has engulfed Thames Water. Simon Jackson reports
The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”
But as well as failing the environment, companies are failing customers and workers as well, claims UNISON, with several companies proposing to increase bills to fund […]
Privatisation has meant failing water infrastructure, increased sewage spillages and reduced confidence in the safety of drinking water, while shareholders pocket billions
Photo: Steve Forrest/Workers' Photos UNISON’s national delegate conference (NDC) enjoyed a spot of real star quality earlier this week, when […]
