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Local government workers are ‘everyday action heroes’

Our communities depend on the 1.3 million local government workers who spend their working lives looking out for others. We may not see them when they’re […]

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Blog: The government misses a golden opportunity on NHS pay

UNISON’s One Team £2k claim is fair, affordable and the very least the government can do. Over 90% of members responding to our December survey said a £2k rise would boost morale […]

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Blog: It is within their power to give NHS workers the pay they deserve

My fears that the government was failing to either acknowledge or grasp the severity of the crisis were confirmed last night […]

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Blog: The time to act on the cost of living is now, prime minister

Now she has become Prime Minister, Liz Truss has the chance to get the government back to governing. She could address the income inequality in the country and turn the fates of […]

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Unravelling the myths about austerity

For trade union activists, this sometimes means an uphill battle to convince the public and even local government workers that more council cuts are not the solution and that job cuts and attacks on terms and […]

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An attack we’ve seen off before

It is yet another malicious attack from a government determined to deny ordinary working people a voice at work. But it's an attack we expected, and […]

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A challenging year

Next week, UNISON will be straight into action on two of our key current campaigns: against the government's Trade Union Bill and to defend the NHS bursary. This Saturday, 9 January, will see a march […]

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We’ll support the police staff who keep our homes safe

But the real villains of the piece are in government, cutting and cutting the resources available to the police service. From 999 call takers to […]

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Lords tax credits vote is an important first step

A chance he should grasp with both hands. The government chose to try and cut tax credits through a "statutory instrument" rather than a proper […]

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Tricks but no treats

Join us on Monday to stop this nightmare that is the Trade Union Bill

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Blog: It’s time to put NHS pay right

This is our opportunity to take our message to the government and employers in England, to urgently put NHS pay right. Find out more about the […]

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Blog: In the battles ahead, we will not let you down

We now face a Conservative government with a large majority who have shown time and time again that they are a threat to the public […]

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Blog: A significant step forward for pregnant workers and new parents

UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on a bill, which just passed its third reading, to provide additional protections in the workplace

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Standing with our LGBT members

From criminalisation to celebration, it’s quite a journey – and there’s still a long way to go

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