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Water, environment and transport conference held in Liverpool

Government borrowing soared and interest rates have climbed since. “More people pushed into poverty, more […]

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Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

The march is designed to wake up the Government to the damage they are causing and show there is an alternative. What people want now is a […]

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UNISON wins support at Labour policy forum

UNISON has negotiated a series of amendments on key policy issues which will shape the Labour general election manifesto and programme in government

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UNISON launches hard-hitting new ad campaign

The thought provoking adverts are designed to warn people about the dangers lurking in government plans to privatise more of our public services, turning the public sector into a multi billion […]

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Environment Agency Pay Campaign

UNISON strike action planned for 3-6 November 2023 was suspended, following agreement from Government Ministers to approve the EA's Pay […]

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Opinion: Thames Water makes case for renationalisation … now!

It’s clear that the business model for Thames Water has failed and the company is unviable. The company is privately owned by a mix of […]

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UNISON demands Thames Water answers

A short-term fix to bail out Thames Water won’t be enough. The government should restore the water companies to public ownership for the good of […]

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Here comes summer!

As delegates to UNISON’s local government conference in Liverpool heard, library staff are facing the same sort of threats and violence too […]

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Environment Agency unions seek meeting on ‘indefensible’ pay offer

The letter continues: “Just like our NHS workers and those in local government, Environment Agency staff have continued working in roles protecting our environment and have put […]

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Pay claim submitted on behalf of Environment Agency staff

‘We urge the EA to come to the negotiating table with an offer that seeks to deliver a real uplift for members that reverses the trend of recent years’

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Trade Union Bill campaign will be the priority, says executive

"This is achievable. We can do it." UNISON is working closely with other unions and the TUC on the campaign, the NEC heard, particularly on issues around industrial action and […]

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Join UNISON for a series of green events

The panel will include Scottish NEC member Stephen Smellie and UNISON local government officer Sarah Pearce. To find out more – and to register – click here […]

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WET conference tackles fair pay and protecting our environment

Dumping of sewage into watercourses In the session on campaigning motions, conference heard passionate speeches on the issue of water companies dumping sewage into watercourses […]

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UNISON recommends that EA members reject ‘insulting’ offer

The offer of 2%, plus a lump sum, comes after decades of falling pay at the Environment Agency, with attacks on terms and conditions

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Union calls for less talk and more action to stem flooding misery

The government needs to act fast to resolve the issue of insurance for flood-damaged communities, so they can have […]

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