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Knock knocking on voters’ doors

The election is everywhere and many UNISON members and activists, along with other Labour supporters, are out canvassing for Labour on the doorstep – here are some tips from experienced doorstepper David Arnold

Article on the UNISON National site.

Reserved (low pay) seat threshold for 2020

The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union is now £10.63 an hour

News on the UNISON National site.

Blackpool hospital staff begin two-day strike

Private company Compass claims it can’t afford an 82p pay rise despite generating £1.7bn in profit and paying their boss £4.6m

Article on the UNISON National site.

Activists: an inspiration at the heart of our union

General secretary Dave Prentis takes inspiration from visit to Southampton District branch

Article on the UNISON National site.

Let’s Go for Growth in May

Last year’s Grovember campaign was such a success we’re doing it again in May with a Go for Growth month

Article on the UNISON National site.

Conference delegate registration extended

Delegates for NDC, local government, energy and WET conferences must be entered on the OCS by 4 April

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches campaign to combat musculoskeletal injuries

Launch comes on national RSI awareness day as research reveals another cost of austerity

News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON spells out Brexit concerns

National executive council highlights three issues that need to be addressed to avoid ‘falling off a cliff’ next month

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Branch noticeboard competition winners announced!

Congratulations to London Ambulance Service branch’s Battersea station who are the overall winners of our Grovember branch noticeboards competition

News on the UNISON National site.

Easy Joiner: updated quick paperless joining

Have you tried Easy Joiner, our digital tool that that allows you to recruit new members in mere minutes?

Article on the UNISON National site.

Reserved (low pay) seat threshold for 2019

The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union is now £10.20 an hour

News on the UNISON National site.

Save our services – celebrate our unsung heroes

This year, we are focusing on the role our members in local government play in keeping people safe

Article on the UNISON National site.

Employers encouraged to pay EU workers’ ‘settled status’ fees

UNISON publishes new guidance for branches, and a model letter to public-service employers, as pilot scheme is rolled out across the UK in November, based on employment

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON celebrates becoming the UK’s biggest union

The union has now more than 1.3 million people in its membership who work in education, local government, the NHS, the police service and the energy sector […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Easy Joiner: quick paperless joining

A couple of taps, ask a friend to add their name and email – and just like that, you’ve recruited a new member!

Article on the UNISON National site.