The TUC National Inspection Day falls on the Wednesday of each European Health and Safety Week. This year UNISON is encouraging safety reps to specifically consider inspections focusing on whether the workplace is healthy for all ages. With the working population ageing and apprenticeship schemes being introduced as an alternative to schooling, this focus is […]
Devolution is finally reaching the English regions – on 4 May, voters get to elect the first batch of ‘metro mayors’
A great deal depends on it, not least the future of public services, the NHS, the wage packets and livelihood of UNISON members, and life in the UK after Brexit. But there […]
UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections
UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections
Tamar Dixon started out as a dancer, but has since pursued a new passion as a teaching assistant
Tamar Dixon started out as a dancer, but has since pursued a new passion as a teaching assistant
I’m proud of the job people who work in the health service do 24 hours a day, seven days a week: UNISON will always fight their corner against this government – by any means possible
General secretary Dave Prentis visits branch to see first hand the practical help and support provided to members
Union hosts community sporting event to help build relationships across the community and raise UNISON’s profile
Commenting on the news that 700 British Gas jobs are to go in the West Midlands, with the closure of the Oldbury service/call centre near Birmingham, UNISON national energy officer Matt Lay said: “This is terrible news for the company’s Birmingham-based employees, who will be devastated at the prospect of losing their jobs. British Gas […]
All in a day’s work for today’s librarian
General secretary tells West Midlands activists: unions are as relevant today as they ever were – ‘when times are tough, we show our strength’
Petition launched by UNISON as homes are threatened with closure
