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UNISON to explore ways of supporting activists and reps in stressful situations

Introducing the motion, he noted that the austerity agenda and “relentless” reorganisations have put particular stresses on activists. There is a need for training to be made flexible to […]

The conference motion states that, like the Trade Union Act, such legislation would represent “an ideological attack on our rights and freedoms […]

Union remains committed to stopping the march of privatisation of public services

Conference hears that the boycott and disvestment campaign is working well

National delegate conference agrees to continue working to combat myths around migration

Rosa Pavanelli tells delegates that “we must take democracy very seriously,” as she outlines global threat by multinational corporations

The public willingness to accept cuts to public services is ‘exhausted’

‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference

I want to take this opportunity to thank UNISON members and activists – from different nations, services and politics – who make this union great. You often face personal struggles – yet give so much to their colleagues, and friends and this union.

“We need a close look at how we use collective bargaining arrangements,” he said, proposing sectorial collective bargaining as one solution. “We must […]

General secretary tells conference humanity has more in common than what divides it – and UNISON is the same

Conference hears that plans for regional ‘devolution’ have nothing to do with improving the lives of the majority in those areas

An electable Labour Party, one that can affect real change. One that gives working people a voice in Parliament, and one that can beat this government.” […]

National delegate conference gets underway with discussion on how to tackle the poverty affecting millions across the UK