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NEC hears of mileage win and membership growth

The union’s fight for migrant workers’ rights was also top of the agenda

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New general secretary attends first NEC meeting

National executive council hears of a fourth year of membership growth and welcomes Andrea Egan as general secretary

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NEC raises alarm over the Employment Rights Bill and the crisis for migrant workers

General secretary Christina McAnea tells meeting that government policy shifts are putting workers and public services at risk

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Reserved (low pay) seat threshold for 2026

The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union rises to £14.19 an hour

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NEC celebrates membership growth and major wins

National executive council also hears what the union is doing to counter the rise of the far right

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NEC nominates Christina McAnea for general secretary

UNISON’s national executive council (NEC) met yesterday and agreed to nominate Christina McAnea in the forthcoming general secretary election. Christina has worked for the UK’s biggest union for 30 years and been general secretary since 2020. All full members who are on the union’s membership register on 28 July 2025, will be entitled to vote […]

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New NEC meets for the first time

Union’s national executive council discusses key issues in first meeting of new term

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NEC makes plans for Nigel

Union’s ruling body reacts to Reform’s success at the local elections in England

Your NEC: it really is up to you

Balloting has opened for a vital election for our union – and you can take part

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NEC celebrates organising and recruitment figures

General secretary Christina McAnea tells meeting that the first quarter of 2025 has bucked a trend – in positive fashion

How to: get the vote out for the NEC election

Voting for UNISON’s 2025 NEC elections starts on 21 April and closes on 21 May. It’s crucial to encourage as many members as possible to vote

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NEC hears of ongoing work on the Employment Rights Bill

National executive council also learns of big rises in membership and activists over 2024

NEC election candidate applications now open

Apply now to represent the most senior decision making body in your union. The application and nomination period runs until 14 February.

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NEC hears UNISON will contribute to Employment Rights Bill

Final 2024 meeting of the national executive council heard that membership has grown over the year, with the largest percentage in social care

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Reserved (low pay) seat threshold for 2025

The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union rises to £13.56 an hour