Call centre working, facility time and safety in the water industry dominated UNISON
Call centre working, facility time and safety in the water industry dominated UNISON
A new UNISON report finds that almost a quarter of households in England and Wales struggle to pay their water bills, with few effective social tariffs available to ease the burden
Yet the majority of employers are failing to step up - as thousands of the union’s members in the sector are not even earning the minimum wage, the […]
This will drag public services into the private sector." She added that there would be "wide-ranging implications" for environmental legislation, the protection of public services and […]
UNISON is sad to confirm that three members were among the 38 people killed in the Tunisia terrorist attack
UNISON members working at the Thames Barrier represent the ‘epitome’ of public service
Unions at North West utilities firm consider next steps after rejecting plans to close final salary scheme to all staff
As wind and rain batters the north of England I want to pay tribute to our members
They operate pumps, build flood defences, staff emergency hotlines and take on many other roles. UNISON also has strong membership in the Scottish Environmental […]
Today we’re launching a new campaign – “Making Waves for the Living Wage” calling on all UK the water industry to sign up as accredited Living Wage employers with the Living Wage Foundation.
WET conference vows to keep up the pressure to ensure “the living wage for all in the water industry”
UNISON pay negotiations at South East Water have yielded an above inflation pay rise. Staff will get a 3% pay rise which will keep wages in line with the forecasted cost of living. Caroline Fife Regional Organiser said ” UNISON put a lot of work into the pay claim focusing on the high cost of […]
They have lost a fifth of their pay, in real terms, since 2009, delegates at UNISON’s water, environment and transport conference in Liverpool heard today. That’s why they are […]
The government should restore the water companies to public ownership for the good of everyone.” Notes to editors: – UNISON is the UK’s […]
The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”