Patrick Ward speaks to two UNISON members about their role in making public services more sustainable
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Members across the union are told to “never forget that your voice is important” in the fight to save the planet
The UN’s annual climate conference, held this November in Brazil, led to a significant win for the campaign to ensure a just transition in climate policy. Tracey Wainwright, the energy sector member on UNISON’s national executive council, was there
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A varied discussion included plans for UNISON’s 2026 Year of Green Activity
Green UNISON Week, in September, is an ideal opportunity to lay the seeds for the union’s 2026 Year of Green Activity
UNISON has declared 2026 the Year of Green Activity with the union having a long and committed record in combating climate change
‘UNISON continues to say, loudly and clearly, water must be publicly owned’
Profit-driven models for essential life-giving services like water are disastrous.
Members are urged to join the fight to hold business and the public sector to account for human rights and environmental damage in their supply chains
Why the climate crisis is a core trade union issue – and what we can do about it
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‘The challenges we face in achieving a greener NHS are widespread’, delegates told
Start preparing today for a bumper year of green activity and look out for updates and materials to support your engagement throughout the year
UNISON will be present as part of the International Trade Union Confederation, pushing for a just transition, which has to include adaptation and resilience measures
As Green UNISON Week begins, the union is launching a new guide to support those who want to get more active on this agenda