This is a bad bill but without the labour movement pushing back with passion and vigour, it could have been much worse.
This is a bad bill but without the labour movement pushing back with passion and vigour, it could have been much worse.
UNISON’s successful campaigning behind the scenes means that reps will now be able to continue their valuable work helping […]
‘Now at least UNISON can concentrate on campaigning to protect public sector employees at work and the services they deliver’
The Bill as it stands is still incredibly flawed – with attacks on members' right to strike and restrictions on […]
“But thanks to a good deal of union campaigning behind the scenes, UNISON and the TUC have built an effective coalition in the Lords that persuaded the government a ban would be […]
Peers voted overwhelmingly for three amendments to the bill, on electronic balloting, facility time, and the funds used by unions for political campaigning […]
Facility time, overwork and workplace stress among the big themes as unions engage with employers
Women workers fought long and hard for their right to join union, but UNISON warns that the attacks in this bill could leave them […]
Despite the government’s claims to the contrary, their plans are about gagging charities and charity workers from conducting necessary scrutiny.
The ILO – part of the United Nations – called on the government to review parts of the Bill, expressing concerns and seeking clarification over the use of agency workers, “opt in” for […]
Understandably many of the UNISON members I speak to are scared, concerned or just plain appalled by this assault on women. But I’m […]
Across the country, members join together to celebrate trade unions
The issue of losing my tax credits was keeping me awake at night: as a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family
Not for the first time, this government has underestimated our great movement. So we will fight all the battles to come. And we’ll overcome whatever hurdles are placed in our way.