Speaking at UNISON’s annual national conference today (Friday) in Brighton, shadow secretary of state for education Angela Rayner MP said: “I became who I am today thanks to this union. Because I wasn’t born in to the movement – I was made in it. That is why I am so proud to be back here on the […]
Schools are paying a high price for government cuts
Working people need a Labour government and an end to Tory austerity rule.
Jeremy Corbyn delivered a speech that shows Labour is a radical government in waiting, ready to unite our communities
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis points out: “The spending review is just three days away”
“It’s vital the Good Friday Agreement is protected by the next government.” Notes to editors - UNISON hosted a press conference about the documents at its national […]
Dave Prentis calls for Labour to concentrate on beating Boris Johnson
Now politicians can return to holding the government to account and stopping the UK from plunging off a no-deal cliff. “If there is no new deal […]
Commenting on Labour’s proposals to improve the workplace for women, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Thursday): “Balancing work with caring for children or elderly parents and running a home can be a struggle for many women. “Good employers know that paying women fairly, offering them generous maternity leave and pay packages, along with flexible […]
Commenting on the launch of the Labour Party manifesto today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is a powerful package to rebuild the country and help millions whose lives have been ravaged by nine years of austerity. “It commits to restoring the funding snatched from public services by the Tories’ cold-hearted economic policies […]
We need a government prepared to invest properly in the NHS.” Notes to editors - UNISON is the UK’s largest […]
“I’m looking forward to working with the Shadow Chancellor and other members of the shadow cabinet to deliver on Labour’s […]
It's vital that a new government recognises the importance of the staff in the childcare profession who have been undervalued for […]
Commenting on Labour plans published today (Wednesday) to eliminate the gender pay gap by 2030, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Public shaming hasn’t proved enough to curtail unequal pay so far. “Proper enforceable sanctions and a clear end date will force reluctant bosses to be transparent and stop the disparity. “Women have been failed in the workplace for too long so these commitments are long overdue.” Notes to […]
A third of public service workers are worried they’ll lose their jobs due to technological innovation or government cuts, according to a UNISON survey published today (Thursday). But one in ten feel additional training has protected them from the threat of redundancy, with staff feeling more secure in their jobs because of the new skills […]
