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UNISON members continue the fight for fair pay and the real living wage

As the campaign against the Trade Union Bill continues, let’s show everyone why we love unions – and UNISON in particular

NHS Employers weren’t asked. The local government employers weren’t asked. Individual employers weren’t. Little wonder many of them are now […]

Workers travel from across the UK to tell their MPs their concerns over trade union bill

“We are here today to deliver a message to this government. UNISON is here to fight back. We will not be deterred or silenced. When you take on our union you […]

But there's be no treats for their parents at work if this government gets its way - instead the Tories are trying to frighten people away from their union. Because […]

A day when I was under real pressure was the day the local press had front-page news of a legionella discovery at one of our properties, which I knew about […]

Branch delegates gather to discuss strategic concerns of higher education workers, including the government Trade Union Bill

In general I do not think the Trade Union Bill is a good thing because it will gag the unions, act like big brother in tampering with […]

Trade unions are there to help: why are they being attacked?

‘It’s time for an alternative to the cuts, the privatising agenda, and to the pay freeze destroying lives,” says Dave Prentis as 85,000 march against austerity, and for workers’ rights

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Unions not too powerful – they’re too weak, say industrial relations academics

Trying to stop nurses, care workers, teaching assistants, hospital cleaners and town hall staff from paying their union subs directly from their wages is an attack we’ve defeated before and one which we will overcome again.

UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis last night called on the labour movement to defend the right to strike.