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One year on – Grenfell solidarity march

Date
16 June 2018 2:00pm–6:00pm
Location
Assemble outside Downing Street

UNISON supports Justice4Grenfell’s call on people from around the country who demand justice for Grenfell to join a national solidarity march. UNISON members, activists and branches are encouraged to join the national march. For more information visit: https://justice4grenfell.org/campaign/event-one-year-on-justice-for-grenfell-solidarity-march/ Outcome

Event on the UNISON National site.

Khan-do attitude

As Sadiq Khan approaches the halfway point in his first term, Demetrios Matheou snatched a few minutes in the whirlwind schedule of the London Mayor

Behind the headlines, Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

Khan-do attitude

As Sadiq Khan approaches the halfway point in his first term, Demetrios Matheou snatched a few minutes in the whirlwind schedule of the London Mayor

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

Labour’s housing plans give millions priced out of housing real hope, says UNISON

Thursday 19 April 2018 For immediate release Commenting on Labour’s plans to build a million ‘genuinely affordable’ properties over 10 years, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “It’s great to see Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party taking the housing crisis so seriously. “A million genuinely affordable homes would be a good start to fixing our broken […]

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘It’s a disgrace that housing workers live in worse conditions than those they are trying to house’

Access to good, affordable social housing is key to family and social health, community service group conference hears

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Everyone has the right to a safe and secure workplace, declares conference

Too many community, housing and care workers are being ‘attacked at work for minimum wage’ as a normal part of the job

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

You can help inform future social housing policy

The Chartered Institute of Housing has launched a survey into social housing and housing workers and tenants’ views are particularly welcome

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: A strong record of organising in the housing sector

I am proud that we have secured this agreement – and I hope that in the years ahead we can continue to deliver for Optivo members, as they seek to deliver decent affordable housing for those who need it most.

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

UNISON to negotiate pay and conditions for staff at one of the UK’s largest housing associations

The agreement means staff will have a voice that is heard and respected in the workplace

Press release on the UNISON National site.

What happens if public service workers can’t afford to live near their work?

The cost of housing in London and the impact on public services

Article, P.S data on the UNISON National site.

Blog: For public service workers, London’s housing situation is bleak

The housing crisis is one of the greatest problems – and challenges – that our country faces. For too long, not enough homes have been built. As a result, house prices in many parts of the country have risen dramatically, often to levels which make housing completely unaffordable for those who provide our vital public services.

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

Rising housing costs forcing public service workers out of London, says UNISON

UNISON launches a survey report into the impact of housing costs on London’s public service workers

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Building a national housing consensus and homes for all

We need to restore direct investment and subsidy for public housing

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘We need to talk about safe housing’

The horrific tragedy at Grenfell tower pushes safe housing up the agenda at UNISON’s local government conference

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Shifting the balance of power

But there are many other elections before June, all of which will have some impact on people’s lives. On 4 May voters will have their […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.