In the first of a series on the UK housing crisis, Simon Jackson explores the many issues involved, what the government intends to do about them, and what UNISON is doing
The Renters’ Rights Bill is the Labour government’s first step toward reforming the housing sector and aims to rebalance the power between private renters and their landlords
After hosting roundtables with 19 UNISON members to discuss their experiences, UNISON has published a report on what needs to change for renters
Housing is going to be a major issue at this year’s general election. One UNISON housing activist explains the sector, and why he and his colleagues are being brought back in-house
The roundtables in mid-April will be open to all union members who privately rent, and participants’ time will be reimbursed with gift vouchers
Don’t miss Renters’ Rights Awareness Week, covering a range of topics
The rapid rise of rent is putting low-paid UNISON members at risk of destitution.
Three motions on the issue were debated on Friday morning – including the effect on Black workers and renters
Report shows rapid rise in rent and mortgage payments is taking significant toll
A day of action on 11 February will call on the Westminster government to fund a rent freeze and end evictions during the cost of living crisis
The work will find out more about the housing issues members are facing
A new housing report commissioned by UNISON paints a shocking picture of the UK’s housing crisis, while offering a positive vision for the future of affordable housing
Our communities need public services and they need the people providing those services living close by
Right to Buy reforms could divert funding away from new council housing, says UNISON
UNISON has commissioned research into the housing issues facing workers across public services in the UK
