The prize draw update is back, and we’ve added a new column to the tables this week showing which branches have improved most since last week. Congratulations to our three most improved branches this week. These branches saw impressive sign-up rates, of more than 14% of branch members: Ribble Valley Local Gov (small) Dyfed Powys […]
One in five working people are now using food banks. Between April and September 2022 anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust gave out 1.3million food parcels, more than […]
Today we have put a new version of our Branch Finder online, with a number of changes introduced in response to feedback on the first version
How much can change in a year. After the concerns of spring 2017, delegates to regional forum were buoyed up by a better than expected general election for Labour and the Tory government still on the back foot. Read on for our full Labour Link forum 2018 report Reflecting this spirit and the upcoming local […]
You call 999, you’re put through to someone, the police arrive… But of course, it’s never as simple as that. UNISON members at Leicestershire Police take us behind the scenes
UNISON’s national nursing officer Stuart Tuckwood has returned to the NHS for the fight against COVID-19. First, he explained what the union is doing to support its health members
Celebrating the life and work of Florence Nightingale, on the 200th anniversary of her birth
With Kamala Harris making history as America’s first female vice-president, Amanda Kendal reflects on the value of having women in positions of authority
Two new branches break in to our top 10 in our latest #HeartUNISON prize draw update We’re pleased to be able to announce that University of South Wales branch’s well publicised desire to make it into the top 10 in the league table has paid off, with them reaching joint eighth place in this week’s overall rankings and joint fourth […]
It’s LGBT History Month, so there’s no better time to explore UNISON’s contribution to the struggle for equality
UNISON’s Stephen Smellie, of the South Lanarkshire local government branch, says: “When I watched the film the first time I just felt so proud to be a trade […]
Getting your campaign off to a good start
You call 999, you’re put through to someone, the police arrive… But of course, it’s never as simple as that
On International Workers’ Memorial Day, Chris Cooper, a member of UNISON’s national health and safety committee, shares the tragic story behind why he became an H&S rep
World Environment Day comes in the midst of a pandemic – and coronavirus has brought unexpected lessons for a better future
