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Drawn to the homeless

A UNISON member talks about his unusual art project

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

Sunshine and showers – April’s highlights

April may have started with the Easter holidays but there was no rest for UNISON staff, activists and members. And there was only one issue on everyone’s mind – pay.

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Chancellor creating a northern poorhouse with universal credit cuts, says UNISON

Nearly 31,000 working people in the North West stand to lose out as government cuts to universal credit work allowances kick in from today (Monday) warns UNISON. Cuts to universal credit were announced in last July’s 2015 Budget alongside changes to tax credits. While the chancellor backed down over tax credits, the planned reduction in […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘Together we can defeat the bill’ Prentis tells Manchester rally

‘It’s time for an alternative to the cuts, the privatising agenda, and to the pay freeze destroying lives,” says Dave Prentis as 85,000 march against austerity, and for workers’ rights

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON chief tells women’s conference in Southport that their votes will be crucial in May

We’re in the midst of the closest election in living memory – even hardened political pundits say the result is too close to call

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

NHS England action set for 13 October

‘Five days for fair pay’ starts with a four-hour strike on Monday 13 October, followed by four days of action short of a strike for the rest of the week

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blackpool flies the flag for LGBT conference

The rainbow flag will fly proudly from Blackpool Tower when UNISON’s LGBT conference meets in the resort town in November

Article on the UNISON National site.

Probation day of action fliers available

The three unions have produced a joint union flier for the day of ptoest - the printing of dispatch of which is being co-ordinated by Napo. UNISON […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Are low pay and high prices hitting you?

As part of the local government NJC 2014 pay campaign in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, UNISON is running a survey to check the impact of falling pay and rising prices

Article on the UNISON National site.

Local government strike ballot will start on 23 May

The UNISON local government industrial action ballot in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will start on 23 May

Article on the UNISON National site.

Last week for local government members to vote for strike action over pay

There is just one week left in the NJC strike ballot with the last chance to request ballot papers on 18 June at noon, and the ballot closing on Monday 23 June.

Article on the UNISON National site.

NUT strike: advice to UNISON members

The NUT is taking strike action on 26 March: advice for UNISON members working in English chools

Article on the UNISON National site.

Stand up for your local government services on 4 February

The day of action comes before the Local Government Employers meeting on 13 February to decide how much they will offer local […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Union wins more pay for school support workers

Oasis Community Learning agrees to pay £250 to support staff earning £21,000 a year or less

Article on the UNISON National site.

Liverpool University singles out lowest-paid staff for further pay cuts

Beleaguered university staff forced to consider industrial action, says UNISON

Article on the UNISON National site.