Despite several significant u-turns, and the watering down of aspects of the legislation, that is still the case. This is a piece […]
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Ministers have backed away from an outright ban on facility time across the UK’s public services
‘Now at least UNISON can concentrate on campaigning to protect public sector employees at work and the services they deliver’
This is a change that wasn’t in the interest of public service workers, employers or those who rely upon the services they provide. I’m glad that the government have seen sense at this late stage.
Dave Prentis comments on the announcement in the Lords that the government is no longer to stop unions from collecting members’ subs via their pay packets
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: "It was great to see the Lords reject some of the attacks on […]
The STUC is encouraging all its member unions and their branches to organise specific workplace activities that will both promote opposition to […]
Women workers fought long and hard for their right to join union, but UNISON warns that the attacks in this bill could leave them […]
Attacking the historic link between the Labour Party and the movement which established it. And now comes another attack to gag and restrict civil […]
The ILO – part of the United Nations – called on the government to review parts of the Bill, expressing concerns and seeking clarification over the use of agency workers, “opt in” for […]
Understandably many of the UNISON members I speak to are scared, concerned or just plain appalled by the government’s assault on women. But I’m determined that no bill, cut or law will ever stop UNISON fighting for our members.
Across the country, members join together to celebrate trade unions
The issue of losing my tax credits was keeping me awake at night: as a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family
Not for the first time, this government has underestimated our great movement. So we will fight all the battles to come. And we’ll overcome whatever hurdles are placed in our way.
UNISON president issues call as activists and members get out and about to spread pride in the union