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A bonfire of employment rights might thrill right-wing ideologues, but it would be a nightmare for workers – and particularly working women

“Jacob Rees-Mogg is determined to throw women back to the ’70s. UNISON, and the 1.3 million people who make up our membership, will not stand to let this happen”

Application being made to Supreme Court

General secretary calls for enforceable charter of employment rights and an end to ‘fire and hire’ culture

The court considers how administrators’ duties and changing contracts work with the furlough scheme. UNISON’s legal team considers the findings

Shantha David named Liberty’s lawyer of the year for leading the fight against employment tribunal fees

Behind the scenes with our award-winning lawyers

Behind the scenes with our award-winning lawyers

General secretary stresses that British workers must not be expected to pay for Brexit as they have with the financial crisis

UNISON has won the most significant judicial intervention in the history of British employment law

UNISON has won the most significant judicial intervention in the history of British employment law

Sometimes data tells you an interesting story, sometimes it reveals hidden truths, and sometimes it wins you a four-year legal battle with the government

UNISON has won a landmark court victory today (Friday) that makes it much harder for employers to ignore staff when making major changes in the workplace. The Court of Appeal ruling means that for the first time employers will be obliged to consult with unions around any workplace issues that affect their members. Until now, […]

Anyone who has been treated illegally or unfairly at work will no longer have to pay to take their employers to court – as a direct result of UNISON’s legal challenge

National delegates debate a raft of motions on the risks posed by the Brexit negotiations