Despite several significant u-turns, and the watering down of aspects of the legislation, that is still the case. This is a piece […]
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UNISON’s successful campaigning behind the scenes means that reps will now be able to continue their […]
‘Now at least UNISON can concentrate on campaigning to protect public sector employees at work and the services they deliver’
This is a change that wasn’t in the interest of public service workers, employers or those who rely upon the services they provide. I’m glad that the government have seen sense at this late stage.
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
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: "It was great to see the Lords reject some of the attacks on […]
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 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
I’m already young members' officer in my branch and I’m on the regional and national young members' forum, so they […]
Cleaners. Nurses. Care workers. Lollipop ladies. Hardly a list of the people our society should want to regulate. These are […]
UNISON president issues call as activists and members get out and about to spread pride in the union