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We worked closely with the Labour Party and other trade unions in turning this idea into a manifesto pledge and a deliverable plan. We put […]

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

"The need for a proper plan to increase the number of key workers in health and care is something the current government seems unable to grasp. Labour gets it, and […]

The campaign was launched in Living Wage Week in November 2021 and was successful in six out of ten Manchester councils. Rochdale was the […]

It’s always a good time for us to take stock, as UNISON has a long history of campaigning for a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s (or night’s) work, to prevent in-work poverty and exploitative low […]

North Northants council announce they’ll pay staff the real living wage in the run up to Living Wage Week 2021

“Today’s increase also means thousands of the lowest paid health workers employed by the NHS – cleaners, domestics, porters, security staff and drivers – no longer […]

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

New minimum pay rates come into force for many key workers, including care staff

Thousands of care staff and health workers employed by private contractors also deserve to be paid a living wage.” Notes to editors - […]

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

Hospital cleaners, caterers, porters, receptionists and security workers are among almost 300 employees affected. Most of the outsourced staff involved are only paid the […]

The UNISON members are demanding improved pay after management imposed its 2018-19 pay offer, and calling on […]

But it is not just the lowest paid workers who will receive a pay rise under the deal negotiated by UNSION. School support staff across […]

Workers who are directly employed by the university have been paid the living wage for the past four years […]