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Young members’ weekend

The young members’ weekend on 15-17 May in Nottingham is an opportunity to find out more about the union and how to play a part in the union’s campaigning to defend public services

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help illegally underpaid care workers

Please sign the petion now and help him change his mind. More about Decent Jobs Week Key issue […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Injured workers find it harder to get justice

Mr Baughan criticised changes to the law that have made it harder for workers to get compensation for injuries at work. He also […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Thanks for raising £16,000

Acquired brain injury charity thanks UNISON members for their support during Maureen le Marinel’s presidential year

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS strike – follow live

NHS workers are on strike from 7am to 11am. Follow the action live.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Urgent: get your MP to back the NHS

Tomorrow, MPs get a chance to vote for Clive Efford’s private member’s bill to protect the NHS from the worst ravages of privatisation – ask your MP to back it

Article on the UNISON National site.

Prepare to turn the spotlight on the stars in our schools

Regions will receive a supply of 1,000 schools newsletters the week before the celebration day, but you can also order them (stock number 2166), using the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON campaign sees critical mass of schools commit to the Living Wage

Catholic organisations have the responsibility to promote human flourishing through the dignity of work and the Living […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Living Wage Week kicks off with new rates – and a warning

New rates set at £7.85 an hour and £9.15 in London – but UNISON warns that too many are paid well below this

Article on the UNISON National site.

Health members to stage second four-hour stoppage as pay row escalates

60% had reached the top of their pay band. 24% are employed on Agenda for Change band 5. 18% are employed on Agenda for Change band 6. Almost half (49%) are aged between 31 and 50 […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Britain needs a payrise – live blog

We’re marching in Belfast, Glasgow and London to show the government that we won’t stand for poverty pay any longer. Follow the live blog for the latest updates:

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS workers are taking their breaks – live blog

NHS industrial action is not over. This week NHS staff will be taking their meal times and breaks, and ambulance workers will not be doing any voluntary over time. Follow the live blog for the latest updates.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Care UK strikers hit the streets of London

Striking Care UK workers took their struggle to the streets of London today, before being welcomed at UNISON Centre by members of the union’s NEC and general secretary Dave Prentis

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Pull out the stops on pay

As general secretary Dave Prentis noted: "In 30-odd years, I've never known so much happening in the union." The NEC received updates on pay […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON shortlisted for living wage award

UNISON has been shortlisted as a living wage champion by the Living Wage Foundation in recognition for the union’s work on the issue throughout the past year

Article on the UNISON National site.