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Privatisation has meant failing water infrastructure, increased sewage spillages and reduced confidence in the safety of drinking water, while shareholders pocket billions

After the water industry made headlines again this week, the union says it should be companies, not customers, footing the bill

The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”

UNISON members explain the crisis that has engulfed Thames Water. Simon Jackson reports

Christina McAnea questions how the near financial collapse of Thames Water was allowed to happen and calls for renationalisation of the water industry

In a letter to the water minister, UNISON says that revised COVID-19 guidance on close contacts means the government should tell the water industry to pause some work.

The union has been pushing for a living wage to be paid across the entire UK water industry through its Making […]

Today we’re launching a new campaign – “Making Waves for the Living Wage” calling on all UK the water industry to sign up as accredited Living Wage employers with the Living Wage Foundation.