Surrey Heartlands must consult openly with the public and staff over their plans to reform health and social care services, says UNISON. The NHS and council leaders in Surrey last month signed a pledge towards a health devolution deal – the second in the country of its kind after Greater Manchester. The agreement will involve greater accountability locally over how […]
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We came in our thousands to London with a simple message for Theresa May
First meeting of new national executive council gets straight down to business
The NHS is 69 years young on 5 July. UNISON has been celebrating this wonderful institution around the South East.
People’s Assembly-organised march will take place as the Conservative government pledges extra money to Northern Ireland to gain DUP support
Blog from UNISON South East Regional Secretary Maggi Ferncombe
Three unions representing more than 1.6 million local government employees in schools and councils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have submitted a pay claim that attempts to narrow the growing gap between declining wages and the rising cost of living. The claim for the year from next April seeks to move the lowest paid […]
The Naylor Review is poised to kick off the next stage of the Great NHS Sell Off
Read UNISON’s interview with steward and Branch Secretary Deborah Foster
Read our interview with the new ABW Branch Secretary
The South East Region LGBT Group met on Saturday 20th May at UNISON Centre in London. Dr Jasna Magic from ILGA – Europe spoke about the challenges facing many LGBT people across Europe including the appalling situation facing LGBT people in Chechnya. ILGA-Europe – the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and […]
Get help with school uniform costs this summer form UNISON’s own welfare arm There for you
Responding to the terror attack at Manchester Arena, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This was a despicable act designed to cause maximum pain and suffering. It’s barbaric beyond words that this happened at a concert attended by so many children and young people. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected including the […]
The TUC will be re-branding in the autumn and the new brand is set to be unveiled at the TUC Congress A part of this project is to build a library of photos of workers in their workplaces – not single individuals, but duos, trios or groups. Can you help – would your workplace like to […]
An agreement has been signed by Clarion Housing Group, the UK’s largest housing association and UNISON, the UK’s largest union. It will allow the union to negotiate over pay and other benefits on behalf of staff. The agreement, which was signed by UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis and Clarion chief executive officer Keith Exford, will […]