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General secretary stresses the power of UNISON in address to health conference

Together with colleagues teaching Pilates and aerobics, the instructors backed industrial action as Colchester City Council remains stubborn on pay

“That 10 years is a long time – how much has the cost of living gone up? It’s completely unfair when everyone else in the building has had a pay rise. “We’re the face of Leisure World, we […]

On a freezing day in Northern Ireland, they walked out for the money they’ve been promised – but are still waiting for

Members at the Victoria Education Centre voted for action by 97% in an 81% turnout

Acceptance of a new offer ends long-running dispute with the private contractor

Workers will refuse to volunteer for on-call cover outside contracted hours from this weekend until 19 September, in continuing action over pay

The High Court has ruled that the legislation, which allows employers to use agency workers to replace those on strike, was unlawful, unfair and irrational. The case marks another success […]

Last night Conservative MPs reversed the positive changes made by the House of Lords to protect striking workers from dismissal

Industrial action and the defence of the right to strike continue to be priorities for the union

From Manchester to Merseyside, UNISON members took to the picket lines again on a third day of action in the NHS

Follow here for news and views on the latest day of NHS industrial action

See some of the highlights from EA strikes across the country on Wednesday, including Christina McAnea’s visit to strikers at the Thames Barrier

UNISON members working for the Environment Agency are striking this week after seeing their pay fall by 20% since 2010

Workers who maintain important safety structures such as the Thames Barrier, coastal sea defences and those […]