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UNISON calls on government to tackle fuel poverty

Union warns it will be a miserable winter for many as yet another energy company raises its domestic prices

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches hard-hitting new ad campaign

‘People before profits’ is the message behind a new advertising campaign, designed to warn people about the dangers lurking in government plans to privatise more public services

Article on the UNISON National site.

Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

The marches in London, Glasgow and Belfast will send the government a strong message that people want a Future that Works

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for end to the pay freeze

Dave Prentis tells the government that the austerity agenda is causing economy to stagnate

Article on the UNISON National site.

EDF price rise forcing choice of heat or eat, says UNISON

Union accuses energy company of ‘reckless’ behaviour as it prepares to raise prices by more than 10% as winter approaches

Article on the UNISON National site.

Service group executive by-elections announced

By-elections will be taking place for seats on the higher education and energy service groups

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON slates energy company profits as bills rise

Union accuses firms of exploiting basic human needs, as families are forced to take the hit for yet another massive price rise

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for windfall tax on energy company profits

UNISON says the government should look at the balance sheets of energy companies to find alternatives to counter the austerity agenda.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Helping members after the floods

UNISON help and advice for branches dealing with members who have been affected by the recent floods is now available

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government called on to use carbon taxes to drive down bills

Government must recognise the desperate difficulties many households face, says UNISON

Article on the UNISON National site.

A better start for young people survey

Under 27? Take two minutes to fill out our survey

Article on the UNISON National site.

Rise in fuel poverty linked to higher prices, says union

Without action on fuel poverty we are sleepwalking into a very cold and dark future, warns Prentis

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Energy members to discuss fuel poverty

UNISON’s energy conference is set for its Liverpool conference, with delegates’ minds focussed on the problem of rising fuel poverty

Article on the UNISON National site.

Energy drive needs street-by-street revolution

House-by-house energy drive would keep energy bills down and green the country

Article on the UNISON National site.

Ryanair style seat grab bad for workers

Hot desking treats workers like battery hens

Article on the UNISON National site.