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Northumbria Police sign Dying to Work charter to protect terminally ill staff

‘Our officers and staff help so many people in their times of need – it’s only right that our organisations do the same’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Think again’ UNISON tells North East health trust over subco plans

The trust’s plans involve transferring around 600 members of staff, including maintenance workers, porters, housekeepers and caterers, to a private company it has set up, called Tees, Esk and Wear […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘You don’t achieve anything in the movement by yourself’

He and his wife were just starting a young family at the time. But Gordon does remember, very clearly, the incident in the early 1990s that […]

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

‘You don’t achieve anything in the movement by yourself’

He and his wife were just starting a young family at the time. But Gordon does remember, very clearly, the incident in the early 1990s that […]

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

Shifting the balance of power

“We will require care workers to be paid the living wage and end the business models that rely on exploitative zero hours […]

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

Shifting the balance of power

“We will require care workers to be paid the living wage and end the business models that rely on exploitative zero hours […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Our Health Heroes

Last night the winners of the inaugural Our Health Heroes were announced at a glamorous event in London

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON working ‘tirelessly’ for teaching assistants

The union is fighting to protect the pay of thousands of its teaching assistant members around the UK

News on the UNISON National site.

Setting up shop

A new kind of UNISON office is adding an extra dimension to the union’s organising

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Come along to the NHS election rally in Leeds

The future of the NHS is a key issue ahead of the general election on 7 May and one of UNISON's three election themes. Joining Dave Prentis will be Labour's shadow health secretary Andy […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

New deal for low-paid staff at Newcastle University

More than 400 people will receive a pay rise, the majority part-time female staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Redcar racecourse voter registration reminder

UNISON joined Redcar racecourse recently to get the message out about the importance of registering to vote before the 20 April deadline

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Union welcomes living wage move in South Tyneside

Council’s move to phase in the living wage an ‘historic day’ for UNISON, says local branch

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS staff: Why we are striking on Monday

UNISON health members in England are taking five days of action for fair pay next week – starting first thing on Monday morning – and will be joined by colleagues in other unions including midwives

Article on the UNISON National site.

Two weeks to go until ‘Britain needs a pay rise’ march and rally

‘Make sure you come along, show your support and make a difference’

Article on the UNISON National site.