COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on how hundreds of thousands of workers are severely exploited, enslaved even, to make our PPE and other essential work tools. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke, there was a rush to find personal protective equipment (PPE) for key workers and laptops for home working. But in the urgency to stay […]
UNISON is committed to making sure that workers’ rights are at the centre of procurement – looking after the workers who make the equipment that helps keep our members safe – and is running training on putting human rights at the heart of public purchasing
When the COVID-19 pandemic broke, there was a rush to find personal protective equipment (PPE) for key workers and laptops […]
UNISON members address virtual TUC congress, highlighting the impact on workers of the COVID-19 pandemic
The TUC’s festival of ideas runs from 9-11 July – and there are plenty of remote events to sign up for
UNISON group says the killing in the US – and its aftermath – shows that the fight against racism must be redoubled
Denis Goldberg, who has sadly passed away, was a freedom fighter, an inspirational politician and an honorary member of UNISON
Court overturns LGPS regulations banning investment decisions which aren’t in line with government foreign and defence policy
The annual seminar for branch international relations officers (BIROs) to discuss implementing UNISON international policies as well as receive training. UNISON’s annual international seminar event is for branch international relations officers (BIROs) and others to discuss implementing UNISON international policies as well as undertake training. The international seminar is a great opportunity to discuss implementing […]
Arzu Çerkezoğlu is just one of many trade union leaders facing trial in Turkey for speaking out and defending workers’ rights – UNISON is standing alongside her
UNISON president Josie Bird talks to Demetrios Matheou about the people and places that have inspired and motivated her trade union life
“The situation resembles a war zone in a country that is not at war.”
General secretary praises the union’s growth and how solidarity is seeing strikes and success stories around the UK
Local government union leader tells delegates about the fight back against the far right
Union issues statement on the current situation in the south American country
