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The UNISON member rebelling against extinction

Amanda King was arrested in London in October while protesting peacefully against inaction on the climate

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Time to reform eviction law: scrap section 21

If you want to see a more stable rental system, and less homelessness, make sure you have your say in the government’s consultation, which closes on 12 October.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON takes a step forward at Cornerstone

UNISON has organised and represented staff at the charity for the past 24 years, up until November last year, when Cornerstone derecognised the union and ripped […]

News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON says Spring Statement housing proposals don’t go far enough

The union welcomes government’s proposals, but is concerned that no further funds are being made available for genuinely affordable homes

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Speaking up for tenants

National Housing Federation launches consultation on giving tenants and residents a greater say in housing matters

Article on the UNISON National site.

Community members call for good mental health policies

‘No worker should be hiding their mental health status because of stigma or from fear the employer would not support them’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Solidarity from Southport for striking care workers

The workers provide care for vulnerable adults who live in their own homes and need support at night. The staff are on low […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Liverpool signs up to UNISON’s End Violence at Work charter

The council made the decision last night, after hearing UNISON national officer Gavin Edwards say: “Half of our members working for charities and housing […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Councillors urged to help end violence at work

Organisations already signed up include Dimensions, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Creative Support, Apex Housing Association, Capability Scotland and Tai Calon […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON seeks leave to appeal on sleep-in case

‘We believe the Court of Appeal got this decision completely wrong and will do everything we can to reverse it’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

St Helens and Warrington housing members win 3.1% pay rise

Pay increase at north-west England housing group follows rejection of 2% offer and a ballot for industrial action

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON vows greater support for private sector members

More than 30% of new members in 2017 worked work for private or community employers. Many of these members face zero-hours contracts and the minimum […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON vows to highlight crucial value of social care

“Our government and our country must show they care about those who care for our loved ones,” general secretary Dave Prentis told the seminar. He highlighted the success […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Time to stop the violence plaguing workers in the community sector

She also spoke about how for many public service workers it is “an accepted fact” that there are occasions when people […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

More join our fight against violence at work

“The charter sets a basic level of risk management and support for staff in the CVS sector, and is a key part of our campaign to stop violence being seen as ‘part […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.