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UNISON opinion: PM should call an immediate general election

In fact, it’s the very basics of serving your country. But this prime minister is only interested in […]

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NEC hears of another Supreme Court win for UNISON

“We had a really brilliant presentation at health conference from Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians, who spoke very movingly but very honestly […]

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Opinion: Every day, UNISON is fighting for our NHS

I spoke about the immense pressures on NHS staff – caring for more patients, with fewer staff, in less time. But I also spoke about the […]

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UNISON opinion: The budget will deliver more cuts and more pain

‘After fourteen years of economic mismanagement, I know what to expect from tomorrow’s budget’

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UNISON opinion: A better way is possible for social care

But a better way is possible. A national care service is the radical change needed to fix social care. A service that everyone can be proud of. Care […]

Article, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Let’s make 2024 a success

A new government is a must for our members and for our public services. Our NHS, schools, local councils and emergency services are on their knees and stuck in a state of crisis. The […]

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Blog: Get ready to celebrate all the Stars in Our Schools

I spent many years working closely with schools support staff, negotiating for them, campaigning with them and demanding better recognition and […]

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Blog: King’s Speech is a missed opportunity

Where was the national care service? The problem is, this government isn’t listening to what the country needs

General Secretary, News on the UNISON National site.

Donate to aid efforts in Gaza and Israel

‘We are encouraging all our branches to support the critical work of Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross,’ says general secretary

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Blog: How much trouble is your local council in?

As council budgets are slashed by central government, bankruptcies will continue to increase. Only emergency funding now will save our local services

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Blog: In the campaign for equal pay, UNISON stands firmly on the frontline

To achieve wage equality across the whole of our society, and to permanently close pay gaps, we need systemic change

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Let’s stick together to win the proper pay for the job

With UNISON’s backing, and the support and solidarity from the public, I know they can win the fair pay […]

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Blog: Commemorating the abolition of the slave trade

Today is an opportunity for all of UNISON to reaffirm its commitment to embracing diversity, promoting inclusivity, and actively confronting racism

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Blog: Investing in you is investing in our schools and in our pupils

And now we’re asking school staff to vote for a second wave of walkouts. So if you’re one of our members working in a school […]

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Blog: Influencing the next Labour government

At Labour’s national policy forum this weekend, UNISON told the party ‘We need a fundamental shift of power and prosperity back into workers’ hands’

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