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The UK’s entire retail energy market is broken and in need of an urgent fix

UNISON started the new year in January as we mean to go on

UNISON, Unite, GMB and Prospect call for meeting with energy secretary after releasing template for a just transition to a low-carbon economy

Commenting on the announcement that the proposed merger between energy firm nPower and SSE is no longer happening, UNISON national energy officer Matt Lay said: “Bringing together the parts of both companies that look after residential customers was meant to secure jobs and ensure both firms had a future. “Now the deal is off, employees […]

UNISON members won’t accept Centrica proposals to work longer, pay more and get less

Reduce carbon emissions and create thousands of jobs

“Climate change is here. And so are its consequences.” Union reps in the energy sector met to take action on climate change.

Union’s energy group conference debates privatisation, renationalisation and hydrogen gas

British Gas staff shouldn’t be feeling the heat today. It should be Centrica chief executive Iain Conn

Guide will help members of local government pension schemes push for changes in the investment of their funds

It should lead to cheaper bills for households and much more certainty for its workforce

This bolt from the blue will have left many of the companies’ employees feeling decidedly anxious

Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that energy company E.ON is to phase out standard variable tariffs for its customers, UNISON national energy officer Matt Lay said: “This could be a game-changer, and is good news for E.ON customers and employees alike. It should mean cheaper bills for households, and greater stability for the workforce, at a time of much […]

Dave Prentis opens union’s energy conference with tributes and thanks

Responding to a TUC analysis published today (Friday) that found emergency service workers have suffered real pay cuts of up to £3,300 since 2011, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Every year emergency service workers put their lives on hold so the rest of us can enjoy the festive season. “We know they are there […]