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‘I am not planning to stop’. The new care frontline

He’s one of the brave key workers pulling long shifts during the COVID-19 crisis, just to make sure vulnerable people aren’t left […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

South East Region – Team Support Worker x 3

Location
Woking
Starting salary
£34,162 per annum
Closing date for applications
27 May 2024

The role will include the provision of administrative support to a number of staff, lay member committees and more generally for the Region. Candidates must have a good knowledge of […]

Job on the UNISON National site.

Conference stands with Palestinian health workers

Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Young members gather at conference in Newcastle

Christina McAnea spoke about how the world of work has changed since she left school, saying: “Without doubt, being young today is so much harder”

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

2023 National Young Member Conference

Date
24 – 26 November 2023
Location
Crowne Plaza Newcastle

UNISON’s Young Member Self-Organised Group Conference takes place over Three day. Voting on motions is restricted […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Northern Ireland – Team Support Worker

Location
UNISON Regional Office – Belfast
Starting salary
£32,535 (pending pay award)
Closing date for applications
5 April 2024

UNISON is Britain’s biggest trade union, with more than 1.3 million members. Our members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and in the essential utilities Description The Northern Ireland Region is seeking a Team Support Worker. Applications from candidates with a good understanding and experience of working with […]

Job on the UNISON National site.

What does a Young Members Officer do?

Date
16 November 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
Location
Online via GoToWebinar

Chaired by Jess McGuire, chair of UNISON’s National Young Members Forum. Register here […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Health workers deserve better than this government

The government’s chaos and failure in the NHS must end, Christina McAnea tells health delegates

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Health workers in South West celebrate double lump-sum victory

Successful strike action in Wiltshire and North Devon has secured a minimum £1,655 lump sum bonus for health workers

Article on the UNISON National site.

The NHS workers in a Mitie fight for fair pay

“I went there as a young girl – and I’ve done everything there,” she explains. “I did 22 years as a porter; I’ve […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Young campaigners: Eric Roberts Awards 2023

Have young members in your region run a brilliant campaign? Do you know an exceptional young UNISON campaigner? If so, UNISON wants to hear from you.

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Young workers yearning for learning

“Austerity has hit training budgets and there has been a shift to e-learning. “How do young workers progress if they’re in a situation where training is regarded as an expensive luxury?” she […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Young workers survey

UNISON urges all young workers to take part in survey to identify concerns at work and in the wider world

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON raises the age limit for its young members

The decision at national delegate conference increases the ceiling age of young members from 26 to 30, with a dramatic impact for the union’s activists and structures

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Supreme Court judgment stops bad bosses from punishing striking workers

UK law prevents employers from sacking employees who take legal strike action, but until today, it offered no protection to anyone subsequently picked upon for walking […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.