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The new collection of essays looks at how the minimum wage could evolve

Pledges will shape decent society and fuel the economy

Rochdale was the first council to commit last year, with Manchester, Salford, Oldham, Stockport and Bolton councils committing in 2022. This should see a pay rise for […]

But we shouldn’t be under any illusion – by itself the Living Wage does not offer a long-term solution to a UK labour market characterised by low pay, persistent gender and ethnicity pay gaps, and obscene levels of inequality

It means that people are more likely to work for their local council, to stay living locally and spend their income locally. This is a good news […]

Ministers must give a well-earned pay rise to all those caring for us

UNISON branch officers, lawyers and members recall a four-year battle to win pay justice

Find out more about the national minimum wage and about bargaining for the living […]

Next government must help low-paid staff

Birmingham unions and council join forces to demand funding for 10% pay rise and £10 an hour minimum

But after a decade of austerity, those services can’t afford the shock that crashing out of Europe without a deal would cause. “Every single one of us […]

The university is one of a handful who are not part of national bargaining for support staff. The UNISON members are demanding improved pay after management imposed its […]

Lowest paid support staff receive at least £9 an hour in Cheshire West from the start of this month

South Wales accreditation means all workers on campus, including those employed by contractors, will earn at least £9 an hour

Another busy month saw UNISON celebrating victories – and launching new campaigns