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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

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

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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

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, […]

Employment tribunal fees were introduced on 29 July 2013 and started at around £160 for a type A claim, such as wage […]

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

Commenting on the publication of the Bill today (Thursday) that will see the transfer of European laws onto the the UK statute book, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The clock is ticking towards an uncertain future for anyone at work. Until now many of the laws that protect employees from unfair or unsafe treatment at the […]

Let’s celebrate unions; let’s celebrate UNISON; let’s celebrate the victories of the past, and those that are yet to come

Have your say as Commons committee calls for public contributions to its inquiry into ‘the future world of work and workers’ rights’