Search Results for “Pay and conditions” tagged trade union rights

Blog: UNISON is standing together with our friends in Turkey

Five stand accused of leading a terrorist organisation, while the other three are accused of being members of a terrorist group. The case is important to […]

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

Government should focus on cost of living crisis rather than attacking unions

“The right to strike is a vital line of defence to protect jobs, pay and services. The effect of removing it will be to drive down wages even further, make millions […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON attends the trial of trade unionists in Turkey

Five were charged with leadership of a terrorist organisation and three others with membership of a terrorist organisation. Among them is Gonul Erden, a […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON takes a step forward at Cornerstone

Central Arbitration Committee says union’s bid for statutory recognition can go head at Scottish care charity

News on the UNISON National site.

Standing up for union rights

School caretaker Wendy Ellis, Northern region, received a standing ovation from delegates after sharing her personal fight for union recognition. A member of […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Battle continues against ‘restrictive and draconian’ Trade Union Act

A motion proposed by Cymru/Wales noted that the act hampers the ability of unions to bargain and to advance pay and conditions in the workplace. The region’s Sarah Taylor called the act […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Agency workers and others – MPs want to hear from you

Have your say as Commons committee calls for public contributions to its inquiry into ‘the future world of work and workers’ rights’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government sets out who will be covered by 40% strike threshold

Under the regulations, certain “jobs and functions” in health, fire services, transport, education and border security will need a Yes […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges greater ambition in defending workers’ rights

Congress hears call to step up the fight in defence of union and workers’ rights during Brexit

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Finding a way through Brexit

“The strategy will aim to make UNISON members feel supported by their union at a time of major change that could affect their lives at work and at home,” says Liz Snape, assistant general secretary […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Brexit top of UNISON agenda for TUC

‘The need for stability and reassurance has never been greater,’ says Dave Prentis

Article on the UNISON National site.

The Trade Union Bill – how we campaigned for key changes

We didn’t manage to defeat the entire bill, but we did manage to remove several elements of it that would have irrevocably damaged the trade […]

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

UNISON lobbying sees ministers move on facility time

Ministers have backed away from an outright ban on facility time across the UK’s public services

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government withdraws plan to stop check-off for subs payment

This is a change that wasn’t in the interest of public service workers, employers or those who rely upon the […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Higher ed workers vow to campaign against TU Bill

The union's higher education conference in Southport called on members to lobby MPs and members of the House of Lords – such as university chancellors – alongside Welsh AMs and […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.