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The life and times of a low-pay parent

But low pay still looms large for UNISON members. Kati Conway has just finished a short day at work, so she can be in the […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes new living wage rates

Commenting on the new living wage rates announced today (Monday) by the Living Wage Foundation of £9.40 an hour in London, and £8.25 elsewhere in the UK, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Today’s increase will be a welcome pay boost to many, but there are many people in work today who still earn much […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Catholic Church and UNISON reaffirm commitment to the Living Wage in schools

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has today reiterated the Church’s commitment to the Living Wage. A growing number of Catholic schools already pay the living wage to thousands of teaching assistants, catering and school support staff. The move comes following a joint campaign with UNISON – the […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Members reject 0% in FE

Further education members in England reject offer from Association of Colleges in summer consultation

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Latest council signs up to Ethical Care Charter

Cheshire West and Chester is latest local authority to sign up to better care and better conditions for care workers

News on the UNISON National site.

Rhondda Cynon Taf council set to implement living wage

UNISON campaign wins living wage to low-paid members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Tackling unfair term-time contracts

UNISON calls for review of school support staff contracts that can cut pay by 20%

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

British Gas and Centrica receive living wage accreditation

UNISON plays lead role in a ‘crucial step’ towards a fair wage for energy workers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Southampton Solent University move on living wage welcomed

The union has been actively campaigning for the introduction of the living wage for employees of the contractors that operate within the […]

News on the UNISON National site.

School dinner ladies win a living wage

Hundreds of the lowest-paid workers in school kitchens across the north London borough of Camden will be paid a living wage, following a UNISON-led campaign

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

All in a day’s work for… a university cleaner

She’s got a heavy cold and it’s freezing and dark outside. But she’s used to the early starts. She heads to […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.