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UNISON says government should change the rules so levy money can be used on wages

"Pay and better training are key. Last year's three-year deal has started to make a real difference but the investment behind it cannot be a one-off. Future governments will […]

UNISON is urging MPs to highlight the urgent need for substantial investment in education and training for nurses and other healthcare staff.   The call comes ahead of a special debate later today (Wednesday) in Parliament on the future of nurse education funding that, the union says, has been severely hit by cuts.   The […]

In the years ahead, apprenticeships look likely to become a much bigger part of the world of work, so it’s vital we ensure that employers are delivering apprenticeships that meet the high standards our union expects.

It’s National Apprenticeship Week and UNISON is celebrating the good, while protecting against the bad and the ugly side of apprenticeships

‘Largest apprenticeship provider in the north of England’ signs up to UNISON apprenticeships charter

NHS Trust is the first to sign UNISON’s new apprenticeships charter

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will today (Friday) become the first organisation in the country to sign up to UNISON’s apprenticeship charter. The charter ensures that apprenticeships deliver a positive outcome for both apprentices and employers. The charter commits the Trust to provide apprenticeships that are well-funded, high quality and that lead to a […]

UNISON will support branches with new guidance ‘to make it stick’ in the workplace

Schools across the UK see an increase in apprentices after the government introduced new schemes, and a levy to fund them, which came into effect last month

Union will seek to use Agenda for Change to protect apprentice pay and conditions

New minimum wage rates come into force across UK, including ‘national living wage’

With significant changes on the way, this week is a great opportunity to speak to UNISON members, employers and apprentices and recruit apprentices into UNISON. A rapid rise in the number of apprentices is on the way – let’s make sure they’re part of our union, and getting the best possible deal.

UNISON is running an online survey of local government apprentices to find out more about their workplace and what they want from the union – closing date 8 December

Young workers suffer age discrimination in minimum wage rates and it should end says UNISON in TUC young workers’ month