Over the last decade, the balance of power at work has been tipped firmly away from workers. Christina McAnea explains how the forthcoming employment rights bill will change that – and the role UNISON will play on its journey into law
trade union rights
In a court in Ankara, I saw first-hand how the Turkish state is determined to deny justice to trade unionists accused of ‘terrorism’ for doing their union duties
Right to strike is fundamental for workers
UNISON stands in solidarity with eight trade unionists in Turkey charged with terrorism offences for carrying out their union duties
Central Arbitration Committee says union’s bid for statutory recognition can go head at Scottish care charity
Local government conference vows to fight to protect facility time
Brighton delegates told: ‘They want to make us an endangered species. But if they push us, we push back.’
Have your say as Commons committee calls for public contributions to its inquiry into ‘the future world of work and workers’ rights’
Threshold for ‘important public services’ takes effect on 1 March; political fund opt-in rules transition period starts on same day
Congress hears call to step up the fight in defence of union and workers’ rights during Brexit
As the UK wonders what happens next in a post-Brexit world, UNISON is acting now
‘The need for stability and reassurance has never been greater,’ says Dave Prentis
UNISON members across the UK played a part in protecting their trade union rights
Ministers have backed away from an outright ban on facility time across the UK’s public services
‘Now at least UNISON can concentrate on campaigning to protect public sector employees at work and the services they deliver’