Labour’s best hope of survival lies in very seriously returning to its founding purpose: advancing the cause of working people
general secretary
If this government is serious about fairness between generations, about tackling inequality and about improving living standards, then the Renters’ Rights Act must only be the start
The gender pay gap means that the average woman works the first 47 days of the year for free. How can that still be right in 2026?
‘Our libraries are the NHS for the soul – free at the point of use, there when we need them most’
‘If the Labour government is serious about getting the country back on track, the spring forecast next week must begin to show a shift in priorities’
National executive council hears of a fourth year of membership growth and welcomes Andrea Egan as general secretary
Andrea Egan began her five-year term as UNISON’s general secretary last month. We sat down with our new general secretary to find out more about her and what her priorities are for the next five years
‘While senior executive pay gets more obscene by the day, our lowest-paid staff struggle to get to the end of the month and this is not acceptable’
‘We will put faith in members’ decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests’
I’ve worked for the union movement for over 37 years. I am eternally grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and, above all, to have been able to do a job I love for so long
Rumours of delays and a watering down of the Employment Rights Bill have been exaggerated – but we remain vigilant
As we mark five years since the first COVID-19 lockdown we must pause to remember and ensure the public inquiry does justice to the everyday heroism of our members
Christina McAnea says: “We will work with other unions across the country to call for an end to violence, intimidation and discrimination. Unity is our strength”
Voters in council elections have deserted the Conservatives over their party’s failure to properly fund local services
Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference