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This is a bad bill but without the labour movement pushing back with passion and vigour, it could have been much worse.

Ministers have backed away from an outright ban on facility time across the UK’s public services

‘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 […]

Dave Prentis comments on the announcement in the Lords that the government is no longer to stop unions from collecting members’ subs via their pay packets

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

East Midlands women speak out against unnecessary change in law ‘that can only harm relations between employers and workers’

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 the government’s assault on women. But I’m determined that no bill, cut or law will ever stop UNISON fighting for our members.

Across the country, members join together to celebrate trade unions

As a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family without them. And it wasn’t just going to affect me – it had such severe consequences […]

These are people who spend their time caring for us, serving us and saving lives. People who arrive at work before Conservative politicians wake up […]

North Yorkshire UNISON represents members working for North Yorkshire County Council, Hambleton District Council, Richmondshire District Council, Selby […]