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Join us in Manchester

On Sunday, it will be just five weeks to the TUC’s demonstration in Manchester marking the opening of the Tory party conference

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Salford college urged to consult community on cuts

Public meeting calls for local community to have the chance to consider proposals and suggest alternatives

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Members among Tunisian victims

UNISON is sad to confirm that three members were among the 38 people killed in the Tunisia terrorist attack

News on the UNISON National site.

Come along to the NHS election rally in Leeds

UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis will be speaking at a special NHS election rally tomorrow (Thursday) night in Leeds

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Voluntary code ‘a missed opportunity’

UNISON members have repeatedly told the union that they would only have confidence in an independent […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON chief tells women’s conference in Southport that their votes will be crucial in May

We’re in the midst of the closest election in living memory – even hardened political pundits say the result is too close to call

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

North West activists take TTIP struggle to Brussels

Activists from UNISON’s North West region are travelling to Brussels today to take part in two days of protest and lobbying against TTIP

Article on the UNISON National site.

School support staff invited to afternoon tea with the mayor

UNISON members who work in schools in Oldham are invited to afternoon tea on Wednesday 26 November, with the Mayor

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS staff: Why we are striking on Monday

UNISON health members in England are taking five days of action for fair pay next week – starting first thing on Monday morning – and will be joined by colleagues in other unions including midwives

Article on the UNISON National site.

Lancashire county council signs up to Ethical Care Charter

Lancashire county council is the latest council to sign up to UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter

Article on the UNISON National site.

Two weeks to go until ‘Britain needs a pay rise’ march and rally

‘Make sure you come along, show your support and make a difference’

Article on the UNISON National site.

LGA urged to reconsider on pay proposals

UNISON calls for NJC employers to rethink and come forward with a pay offer which ‘begins to tackle the hardship facing all of our members’ in local government and schools (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS England action set for 13 October

‘Five days for fair pay’ starts with a four-hour strike on Monday 13 October, followed by four days of action short of a strike for the rest of the week

Article on the UNISON National site.

TUC warned about zero hours contracts and the Immigration Bill

Delegates told about the “dirty secret” of the employment figures and why the Immigration Bill is a “disgraceful and cynical piece of legislation”

Article on the UNISON National site.

General secretary tells TUC now is the time to make a stand

UNISON General secretary Dave Prentis has made an impassioned plea to end “the cycle of desperation” and defend all that the union movement has achieved

Article on the UNISON National site.