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Christina McAnea leads applause for successful UNISON strikers

“Forty-two re-banding deals done across England and Scotland in our Pay Fair for Patient Care campaign. £70 million in back pay – and rising. “A huge strike in Northern […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Yoga instructors pose a strike problem for unbending council

Although the Leisure World and Northern Gateway Leisure Park trainers are directly employed by the […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Inflexible bosses keep yoga instructors’ pay down

Aerobics and Pilates instructors at Colchester City Council are also affected, as the UNISON members vote on strike action

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: A strike of last resort that’s been forced on members

Many health workers stayed behind, providing the emergency cover UNISON always ensures on strike days. They forfeited their right to strike, so that others could protest and rally, without […]

Article, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Poole education members strike over low pay

Members at the Victoria Education Centre voted for action by 97% in an 81% turnout

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Rotherham cemetery staff secure major pay victory

Acceptance of a new offer ends long-running dispute with the private contractor

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Environment Agency staff set for out-of-hours ban

Workers will refuse to volunteer for on-call cover outside contracted hours from this weekend until 19 September, in continuing action over pay

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

High Court rules ‘strike-breaking’ agency worker regulations unlawful

Judge agrees with UNISON that the then business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, acted unlawfully, unfairly and irrationally

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON joins emergency protest against anti-strike bill

The emergency protest coincided with the government's new anti-strike legislation, the Strikes (Minimum Services Levels) Bill. What is the anti-strike bill? […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

NEC backs the right to strike emergency protest

The strike-busting legislation is returning to parliament on Monday and UNISON, along with other unions […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Proud to be in a union – striking in the North West

From Manchester to Merseyside, UNISON members took to the picket lines again on a third day of action in the NHS

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

From the frontline to the breadline – NHS strike rolling report

Photo©Steve Forrest/Workers’ Photos 6:30pm Around the country, right now, thousands of NHS workers are gathered around thinking: “Oof, I'm glad someone brought a brazier”. Stay warm out […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Recap: Striking for fair pay in the Environment Agency

See some of the highlights from EA strikes across the country on Wednesday, including Christina McAnea’s visit to strikers at the Thames Barrier

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Standing with our members at the Environment Agency

UNISON members working for the Environment Agency are striking this week after seeing their pay fall by 20% since 2010

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Environment Agency workers to take historic strike action

Workers who protect communities from floods, water pollution, spills and waste fires will walk out on Wednesday 18 January

Article, News on the UNISON National site.