Christina McAnea, arms folded, in front of conference stage - 'Fighting for our future'

Opinion: Why climate change is so important for UNISON

As Green UNISON Week begins, the union is launching a new guide to support those who want to get more active on this agenda

Industrial chimneys belching smoke

UNISON joins campaign to move away from fossil fuels

The union joins non-proliferation treaty as Christina McAnea says there ‘must be a fast, fair transition away from oil and gas’

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Get ready for Green UNISON Week

The week runs from from 13-20 September, but members and branches can start before by helping measure the health of the UK’s rivers

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Get set for Green UNISON Week by becoming a citizen scientist

Greg Marshall, the chair of UNISON’s Environment Agency sector committee, explains how to become a citizen scientist, as we near Green UNISON Week

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Feargal Sharkey brings star quality – and rage – to conference

Fringe hears speech from the former singer and now passionate campaigner against water pollution

UNISON president Libby Nolan speaking at the TUC Congress 2023

UNISON leads the debate at TUC gathering

Climate change, the COVID-19 Inquiry and a change of government were amongst the debates in Liverpool this week

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Blog: Climate change is real, destructive and is an absolute emergency

Green UNISON Week means seven days to champion and promote the engagement and activity that UNISON does all year round on tackling climate change

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Top 5 ways to help planet Earth this week

From webinars to WhatsApp messages, how to prepare and get involved in Green UNISON Week, which starts this Friday

The Statue of Liberty rising out of water and ice as a symbol of climate change

The Earth will continue … But we won’t

Two activists explain why Green UNISON Week, from 15-22 September, is so important

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Get set for Green UNISON Week

From 15-22 September, the union will be boosting its environmental work and you can help

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UNISON announces Green Week dates in run up to Earth Day

UNISON is encouraging branches to engage with employers on how they can reduce their carbon footprints and ensure they have a plan to green their workplaces

Mobilise to save the planet

UNISON is urging members to take part in the global day of action on the climate crisis on 12 November

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Help UNISON prepare for COP27 in Egypt this November

Join UNISON in getting ready for COP27 and the next stage of global efforts to tackle the climate emergency

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Get ready for Green UNISON Week

Green UNISON Week gives activists the opportunity to publicise the union’s work on green public services, and build awareness on this vital issue