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Blog: Why we must defend the right of working people to strike

The anti-strike bill is draconian and undemocratic, and will do nothing to fix the problems this government has caused

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: It is within their power to give NHS workers the pay they deserve

“This government let frontline workers take responsibility when times were at their toughest, but now it refuses to take responsibility for the things that are in its control”

Article, General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Blog: The £60bn gamble with the future of our country

Today’s budget is proof the money exists. But the political will to help working people doesn’t

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Blog: A broken system – in our economy and in social care

Let’s show solidarity with members at St Monica Trust care homes, who are taking strike action as their employer tries to fire and rehire them

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When we have no choice but to strike

As the cost of living crisis shows no signs of easing, our right to strike is more important than ever

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Blog: The Tory leadership race

These live debates have given us an unusual close-up of the Tories’ division, chaos and incompetence, and a front row view of their dying days in Westminster

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Blog: Unions are the solution, not the problem

The TUC have already reported a surge in membership interest with online enquiries into trade union membership increasing by 700%

Article, General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Why it’s vital police staff have their say this week

UNISON has pushed to get the best possible pay offer for 2021 and 2022 – but we now need a high turnout in our consultative ballot

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Blog: The spring statement is a slap in the face for workers

Promises to cut taxes in the future won’t cut the mustard with families living a financial hell today

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

UNISON seeks ‘clarity’ on removal of COVID-19 from risk assessments

Union says that government’s ‘potentially dangerous’ Living with COVID-19 plans could undermine health and safety regulations in England

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UNISON condemns ‘shameful’ P&O Ferries action

General secretary calls for enforceable charter of employment rights and an end to ‘fire and hire’ culture

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Why solidarity with Ukraine is the only way

Like everyone else I’ve watched the news of the war in Ukraine with a mixture of disbelief, horror and disgust. And there is no respite in sight

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Blog: ‘We can move mountains when we work together’

The ‘fantastic UNISON women’ fighting for fair pay in Glasgow offer an inspiring example for International Women’s Day

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Christina McAnea: my first year as your general secretary

UNISON’s general secretary on a ‘challenging and demanding year’ as the union continued to navigate the pandemic – and her goals moving forward

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu

To UNISON and our predecessor unions Desmond Tutu was and is an inspiration

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