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Angela Rayner: rebel with a cause

The favourite for Labour deputy leader tells UNISON’s women’s conference why lifelong learning is key

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON comes top in YouGov poll

Labour members have a more favourable view of UNISON that any other organisation

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: As Labour leader, Keir Starmer would take our values back into government

UNISON supports the candidate who has used his lawyer’s skills and talents to support working people

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON backs Angela Rayner for deputy leader of the Labour Party

UNISON member and former union rep understands working people

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON backs Keir Starmer to be the next leader of the Labour Party

MP is best placed to unite party and win power

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

12 Labour pledges for public services

It’s December, the traditional time for lists: so here’s a dozen reason why we think one party in particular is making the best offer for public service and UNISON members

Article on the UNISON National site.

End privatisation disgrace to protect public services

Privatisation failed in the 80s, again in the 90s and it’s still failing today

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

All-women shortlists must not be ‘meddled with’

Dave Prentis urges Jeremy Corbyn to protect female representation

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Keir Starmer: ‘The public should have the option to remain’

Shadow Brexit secretary tells UNISON that the option to remain in the EU should be part of any second referendum

News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for a general election but demands Labour stays united

Speaking in Liverpool today (Tuesday) on the opening day of the UNISON annual conference, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Brexit has unleashed the stench of far right extremism, both on the streets and in workplaces across the country. It’s meant a rise in anger and distrust. “Public service workers from Europe have had to suffer cheap jibes […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Dave Prentis urges MPs to extend Article 50 notice period

‘Simply put, Parliament needs more time to avoid chaos,’ writes UNISON general secretary

News on the UNISON National site.

Labour split is ‘terrible news’

Working people need a Labour government but split parties don’t win elections

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Further education cuts threaten sustainability of UK businesses, says UNISON

Further education should not be at the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to investment.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

An end to privatisation must be a year one priority for Labour

Opening the debate on privatisation at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis

News on the UNISON National site.

Labour government would bring back genuine national pay in education, says Angela Rayner MP

Speaking at UNISON’s annual national conference today (Friday) in Brighton, shadow secretary of state for education Angela Rayner MP said: “I became who I am today thanks to this union.  Because I wasn’t born in to the movement – I was made in it.  That is why I am so proud to be back here on the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.