Tomorrow UNISON members will be joining the rest of our communities in making this once in a generation decision. UNISON has weighed up the arguments – and for rights at work, public services and jobs, we believe that staying in Europe is best for our members.
‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference
"A defining time in our politics – a dark shadow has been cast” | @DavePrentis on #JoCoxMP at #undc16 #MoreInCommon pic.twitter.com/IADvjj3zM6 — UNISON – the union (@unisontweets) June 21, 2016 Speaking at UNISON’s annual conference in Brighton today (Tuesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “We are just two days away from a generation-defining vote, […]
EPSU general secretary tells local government conference that Brexit would not ‘cure what is wrong in the EU, in the UK or elsewhere’
Energy bills for millions of consumers could rise and power supplies may be more vulnerable if the UK votes to leave the EU later this week, says UNISON today (Monday). On the day of its annual energy conference taking place in Brighton, UNISON is warning that the fanciful claims made by leave campaigners, who have […]
UNISON has been at the heart of developing and campaigning for European legislation – legislation such as European Sharps Directive, which has helped protect nurses, cleaners, ambulance and other NHS workers from potentially deadly needlestick infections. If the UK leaves the EU, all this would be at risk.
I joined general secretaries from unions representing millions of working people, the Labour shadow cabinet and Jeremy Corbyn to say unequivocally that if people value our economy, our working rights and our health service, they should vote next Thursday to remain in the EU.
Brexiteers Michael Gove and Boris Johnson are guilty of ‘nauseating cynicism’ in pretending to care about the NHS when they belong to a government that is to blame for ‘eye-watering’ public service cuts, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis will warn later today. In a speech at the Our NHS: Safer IN rally at the TUC’s […]
I’m glad that Sarah Wollaston has listened to the concerns of those workers and many others – led by UNISON – over the risk Brexit poses to our public services. And I hope that her comments give further pause for thought to those who the Vote Leave campaign are cynically trying to con with false claims about NHS spending.
Voter registration deadline extended for EU referendum after government website collapses
Having listened carefully to both sides of the debate, I believe our NHS & research will be safer if Britain remains in the EU — Sarah Wollaston MP (@sarahwollaston) June 8, 2016 Responding to the defection of Sarah Wollaston MP to the Remain camp over claims the NHS would benefit financially if the UK voted […]
If the UK votes for Brexit on 23 June in the hope of a better NHS, what the country will really be voting for is a weaker, poorer, more overstretched service. One where patients can’t help but notice the difference.
UNISON executive prepares for EU referendum and union conference
When you’re considering how to vote in the EU referendum later this month, here are five key points to have in mind
UNISON produces two new factsheets on migration and an inclusive Europe as part of campaign for a Remain vote in the EU referendum on 23 June
