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Papering over cracks – the truth about social housing

People who want social housing will apply to the list, fill in a form, and are assessed and prioritised by the team. “We allocate people a band based on their […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Stressed out, overworked and underpaid

National health and safety committee marks start of European Health and Safety Week with warning that ‘members have been at breaking point for a long time’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Mothers march for the NHS

Campaigners set off from Jarrow to make 999 call for the NHS to Parliament – find out how you can join in and support the marchers

Article on the UNISON National site.

Sleeping in and the minimum wage

UNISON's approach is to negotiate with employers to resolve the issue. Cases for back pay can also be quite complex. No legal cases should be set in motion without first checking […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

We can manage workplace stress, says campaign

That's a toxic cocktail that can make work unhealthy, while a workforce that is stressed and distracted by financial worries is also unlikely to provide the very best […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Prentis tells UNISON that this autumn is the time to make a stand

Dave Prentis drew a line in the sand this afternoon, when he addressed the UNISON national delegate conference in Brighton saying that this autumn, we would make a stand

Article on the UNISON National site.

Britain needs a pay rise national demonstration – 18 October

There will also be a short march for those who do not wish to do the full route. There will be an assembly area on the Embankment and a […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Newcastle protest condemns legal aid cuts

UNISON members joined community activists on Newcastle Quayside last week to protest against cuts to legal aid for survivors of domestic violence

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON relaunches school uniform scheme

The UNISON welfare charity There for You can offer help to members on low incomes deal with the cost of school uniforms

Article on the UNISON National site.

EPSU congress hears warning on global treaties

Delegates at the EPSU congress in Toulouse debated the threat from two global trade treaties currently being negotiated

Article on the UNISON National site.

European unions demand an alternative

Workers, families and communities are under attack as unscrupulous employers and governments try to roll back the gains brought about by the welfare state, Dave Prentis tells EPSU

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON members take strike action at Grwp Gwalia

UNISON members working within Grwp Gwalia care services will start a 24 hour period of strike action to defend against cuts to pay, terms and conditions

Article on the UNISON National site.

Recruitment: Making May matter

Recruitment is the name of the game in every region over the next four weeks – what is your branch doing

Article on the UNISON National site.

Efficiency myth of privatisation exploded

Privatisation does not produce efficiency, just a downward pressure on pay, writes Sara Gorton of UNISON in a new Left Foot Forward blog as part of Fair Pay Fortnight

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes sign-up to Ethical Care Charter

First local authority trading company makes commitment to its homecare staff

Article on the UNISON National site.