It was launched in response to notably high levels of violence at work being reported from UNISON members working in the community sector. Organisations […]
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‘We believe the Court of Appeal got this decision completely wrong and will do everything we can to reverse it’
Pay increase at north-west England housing group follows rejection of 2% offer and a ballot for industrial action
More than 30% of new members in 2017 worked work for private or community employers. Many of these members face zero-hours contracts and the minimum wage […]
New report published in run-up to government green paper
MPs join UNISON members and employers at parliamentary launch of union’s Violence at Work charter
Community service group committed to using the charter to help end the belief that violence and aggression is ‘part of the job’
Access to good, affordable social housing is key to family and social health, community service group conference hears
Too many community, housing and care workers are being ‘attacked at work for minimum wage’ as a normal part of the job
‘It is a fight we must win – it is a fight we will win’
Community delegates recognise work of Care Workers for Change campaign in defending care services and organising a fragmented and casualised workforce
The Chartered Institute of Housing has launched a survey into social housing and housing workers and tenants’ views are particularly welcome
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- 25 October 2017 2:00am–2:00am
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 […]
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Charities and care companies have bid for contracts for years knowing they should be paying at least the national minimum wage […]
The horrific tragedy at Grenfell tower pushes safe housing up the agenda at UNISON’s local government conference