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Warning issued over threat to meat inspections

Local government conference hears details of the threat to independent meat inspection as the government plans further deregulation

Article on the UNISON National site.

Delegates told to challenge politicians on collective agreements

In 1978, he explained, the UK labour force saw 82% of British workers covered by a collective agreement. Today, that figure has "collapsed" to 23%. This, he said […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Local government delegates back a raft of actions on fighting cuts

"A generation of young people are feeling disillusioned and let down," she added. Liz Cameron of the national […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Local government delegates urged to get the vote out

UNISON’s local government conference kicked off in Brighton this morning, with a rallying call to activists to win a big turnout in the current ballot on pay

Article on the UNISON National site.

Britain needs a pay rise national demonstration – 18 October

Further details have been released by the TUC for anyone wanting to attend the national demonstration – Britain needs a pay rise – on 18 October in London

Article on the UNISON National site.

Burnham says NHS pay offer is an insult

"1% is not enough!" said a placard in Mid Yorkshire, reflecting cold, hard reality for NHS workers across the UK. UNISON students in Newark, preparing to embark on their NHS careers, spent their […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS members protest against continuing pay freeze

UNISON members and colleagues from across the NHS were out in force on NHS Protest Day today to make their message loud and clear – they deserve a proper pay rise

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS members get set for day of protest

UNISON members in the health service will be making their voices heard across the UK tomorrow, as NHS Protest Day highlights anger at being denied even a 1% pay rise by the government

Article on the UNISON National site.

Taking the NHS Day of Protest onto social media

UNISON has produced a number of infographics that branches can use online as well as in newsletters. You can find the first two in the resources section of the NHS pay campaign pages on our website […]

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UNISON relaunches school uniform scheme

The UNISON welfare charity There for You can offer help to members on low incomes deal with the cost of school uniforms

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for collective struggle against austerity

"It is a recovery built on the backs of workers," she told delegates, "fuelling social and economic inequality." And she had stern words for the UK […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

EPSU congress hears warning on global treaties

Delegates at the EPSU congress in Toulouse debated the threat from two global trade treaties currently being negotiated

Article on the UNISON National site.

Health branches: order your campaign material for 5 June

Download them now and use them in you social media campaigning or branch newsletters - and watch out for more being rolled out on UNISON's social media accounts and on the web page […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Speaking out for LGBT equality

UNISON is marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia by highlighting the importance of LGBT equality at work

Article on the UNISON National site.

Have your say on HE pay

UNISON members in higher education are being consulted on the 2014-15 pay offer – have your say before 23 May

Article on the UNISON National site.