Joanna Moorcroft

Violence against women is a ‘national emergency’

‘We cannot ignore domestic abuse, the trafficking of women and girls, the rise of misogyny and online abuse, the poisoning of young boys’ minds’

Stephen Smellie speaking at NDC

Keeping net zero at the heart of UNISON’s agenda

UNISON has declared 2026 the Year of Green Activity with the union having a long and committed record in combating climate change

Shaher Saed, the general secretary of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, in a video message to NDC 2025

‘Our deepest appreciation and gratitude’

Palestinian workers thank UNISON members for their support at national conference

‘This is not just a piece of legislation, it’s a turning point, a transformative moment’

Conference welcomes the Employment Rights Bill, while aware that there is more to be done to see it over the finish line

‘We stand in solidarity’

UNISON reaffirms its commitment to the trans, gender-diverse and non-binary communities

NDC 2025 Liverpool

The slavery and exploitation of migrant workers

The care sector would collapse without migrant workers, but many face long hours, intimidation and a constant fear of being deported

Lee Saunders addressing conference

Political turmoil in the US could happen in the UK

In a stirring speech to national delegate conference, US union leader Lee Saunders offered a cautionary tale laced with fighting inspiration

Rebuild services by taxing the wealthy, not targeting the vulnerable, says UNISON

General secretary says she wants Labour to do more to show it values public services and the people who deliver them.

Christina McAnea at NDC 2025

Christina McAnea vows to keep Labour honest

UNISON general secretary tells conference: ‘I’m not here to tell them they’re doing a good job – I’m here to tell them to do their job better’

Andrea Egan speaks at rostrum

Organising to win: ‘A strong union is built from the base up’

‘A strong union is built from the base up, with member power and strong branches’

‘Pay us what’s rightfully ours’

WASPI women still waiting for justice despite ombudsman agreement for compensation

UNISON Centre sign

NEC celebrates organising and recruitment figures

General secretary Christina McAnea tells meeting that the first quarter of 2025 has bucked a trend – in positive fashion