Labour MP Chris Bryant considers the flaws of what has become a ‘Pinocchio Parliament’ and some possible solutions
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UNISON delegates stand up for their rights as activists and voters
From ensuring you can vote, to campaigning against the far right, here are some key tips for the upcoming local elections. May the 4th be with you
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UNISON calls for photo ID to be abandoned, but urges members to register, for now, to ensure their vote in May elections
UNISON member Polly Jones was sacked from her job for simply expressing an interest in standing as an an MP. The legal battle that followed has far-reaching implications
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New one-off, online event will take place in June, after national delegate conference cancelled due to the pandemic
The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union remains at £10.63 an hour
But championing and defending our members are always on UNISON’s agenda
Rosa Pavanelli tells delegates that “we must take democracy very seriously,” as she outlines global threat by multinational corporations
Conference hears that plans for regional ‘devolution’ have nothing to do with improving the lives of the majority in those areas
Nominations open on 1 December for by elections to the NEC higher education general and Northern region male seats
UNISON’s national executive council has agreed a general secretary election will take place this year