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‘There is an alternative to austerity’

But they are now paying a heavy price, and will go on paying a heavy price throughout this parliament. “So far the […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Labour’s new kinder way will help to win people back to the party

Challenging the government's vindictive and heartless policies must now be top of Labour's list." UNISON media contacts: Fatima Ayad 07508 […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Labour must come together and convince voters it can govern, says UNISON

“People are inspired by his promises to end austerity, fix our broken public services and build a different kind of economy. “But the scale of the political challenge facing Labour […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches UK-wide campaign to celebrate public service champions

It invites people to say thank you to staff in health, education, home care and other services who have helped them or their loved ones. In the union’s biggest awareness […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Labour must now concentrate on winning back support, says UNISON

"It was good to see Jeremy expanding on the key themes of his campaign for the leadership – accepted overwhelmingly this week by […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes campaign day on selective schools

Union warns that Theresa May’s plans ‘risk most of our children being left behind in schools with fewer of the best teachers and potentially fewer resources’

Article on the UNISON National site.

It is time for real pay rises for all public service workers, says UNISON

“They’ve suffered years of brutal austerity and vicious attacks on public services, overseen by a government that does not care what damage it […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes Labour plans to tackle PFI

“It’s like buying a house on a credit card. Sky-high interest payments mean far less money for patients and children’s education.” Media contacts: Liz […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Blog: A great day for UNISON and public services

I was proud to move the motion at today’s conference on public sector pay. Everyone working in our public services and everyone who relies on those services has suffered […]

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

‘A defining speech, full of hope’, says UNISON

"Labour is a government in waiting - and the next election can’t come soon enough.” Media contact: Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Birmingham City Council is cutting care workers’ hours at the expense of local people

Birmingham City Council says it needs to save around £2 million and plans to do this by slashing the hours of care staff working for its enablement service. Under […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes Labour’s radical, inspiring and achievable economic alternative

“Working people need a Labour government and an end to Tory austerity rule. “It was great to hear the shadow chancellor reiterate his […]

News on the UNISON National site.

An end to privatisation must be a year one priority for Labour

“Year after year, I stood at this rostrum, and was heckled and hissed at by New Labour ministers for opposing their privatisation plans […]

News on the UNISON National site.

The NHS needs a Labour government

“A commitment to end privatisation and the spiralling costs of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) would mean more resources for a […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON reacts to Jeremy Corbyn’s speech to the Labour Party Conference

There was something in that speech for every public sector worker covering childcare, healthcare and education. It offered dignity and support for young and old alike. “Jeremy Corbyn has united […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.