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Help halt the government attack on housing

To help, the union has published a briefing on the bill, which can be downloaded from the UNISON websites and includes suggestions for how people can take part in the campaign. The bill […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government withdraws plan to stop check-off for subs payment

‘Now at least UNISON can concentrate on campaigning to protect public sector employees at work and the services they deliver’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Rally shows strength of feeling over trade union bill

It's a bill that is stuck in the past, outdated and not fit for purpose," said UNISON general secretary Dave […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Ministers must admit how many on tax credits will lose out, says Dave Prentis

The union would like to see the government adopt an honest approach during today’s opposition debate on tax credits. Rather than talk about […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

European citizens to lobby MPs over right to remain in UK post-Brexit

The lobby is aimed at urging the government to guarantee immediately that these citizens will be able to stay post-Brexit. There are more than […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON LGPS petition forces parliamentary debate

Petition was launched as part of the campaign against attempt to control what pension funds are invested in

News on the UNISON National site.

Queen’s Speech: A failure to tackle the real problems Britain faces

The government is seeking to sell today’s plans as a wide-ranging set of social reforms, but what the proposals […]

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

UNISON to lobby Welsh peers on Trade Union Bill

"The Trade Union Bill is a regressive step that will harm good industrial relations and the key health and […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Tricks but no treats

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

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Tribunal fees deny thousands justice, union tells MPs

Ms David told the committee that the imposition of fees "has created a more inefficient system whilst simultaneously denying access to justice to some of […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Pay: Join the lobby on 17 October

Make sure the politicians hear our call to Pay Up Now! – at Westminster and online

News on the UNISON National site.

Agency workers and others – MPs want to hear from you

Taking part is a chance to tell MPs about your experience as they consider any government plans for work and employment rights. Take […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Dave Prentis urges MPs to extend Article 50 notice period

‘Simply put, Parliament needs more time to avoid chaos,’ writes UNISON general secretary

News on the UNISON National site.