UNISON predicts that a ‘significant number’ of its 167,000 retired members are going to struggle as a result of the government changes to the winter fuel allowance
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On the winter fuel allowance and WASPI women, UNISON is sending a strong message to government not to ignore retired people
It’s clear the government has inherited a mess form the Tories, but the cut of winter fuel allowance to pensioners is a mistake
Retired members concerned about the winter fuel announcement can check their situation with UNISON’s benefits calculator
General secretary was addressing retired members as general election year nears
Letter from national pensioners’ organisation says its members understand strains on services, adding that they will, where possible will support pickets
Meeting for their annual conference, delegates also discuss motions on pensions, bus passes and free prescriptions
Chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, Rosie MacGregor, outlines the most pressing concerns for retired people
The chairs of UNISON’s young and retired members’ committees share their thoughts about the different challenges and motivations facing their members
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The union’s retired members come together virtually, discussing a wide range of issues, determined as ever to make their voices heard
The union seeks government guarantees that health data will be used in an ethical manner, assigned its true value and used for the benefit of UK healthcare
Online event will take the place of cancelled conference and will be centred around social care and the need for a national care service
Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, warns that older people may face further challenges to their well-being post-COVID-19
Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, highlights the particular challenges for older people due to the coronavirus pandemic
President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time