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International seminar 2023 sends message of solidarity to Colombia

In September 2023, activists from three UNISON regions gathered in London to learn, share and develop our joint international campaigning work.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Our young members are stronger together

The region’s Young Members are coming together after the toughest 18 months of their lives

Article, Equality, News on the UNISON South East site.

South East regional council nominates Paul Holmes in general secretary election

Voting in the election opens to all eligible UNISON members on 28 October

Article on the UNISON South East site.

A month of perennial change

But championing and defending our members are always on UNISON’s agenda

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON must ‘lead the fightback’ against threats to democracy

“There is no economic strategy for our region – and we refer to it as the Northern Poorhouse, which is more accurate,” she told […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

The voluntary sector has become just another front in Cameron’s clampdown on free speech

Despite the government’s claims to the contrary, their plans are about gagging charities and charity workers from conducting necessary scrutiny.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

How to participate in local elections

From ensuring you can vote, to campaigning against the far right, here are some key tips for the upcoming local elections. May the 4th be with you

How to, Magazine on the Magazine site.

UNISON cancels annual health conference

NHS needs put before annual gathering UNISON has cancelled its annual health conference that was due to take place in Brighton from 6-8 April. The decision has been taken in light of the escalation of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The safety of participants and their families was also at the forefront of the […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

End-of-year accounts for 2016 – branch audits

Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON head of audit John Nagle

News on the UNISON South East site.

Voter ID is the government’s ‘latest threat to our democracy’

UNISON calls for photo ID to be abandoned, but urges members to register, for now, to ensure their vote in May elections

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

PSI general secretary: ‘We must stop the race to the bottom’

Rosa Pavanelli tells delegates that “we must take democracy very seriously,” as she outlines global threat by multinational corporations

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Proudly presenting our new Black members training passport

As part of our activities for UNISON 2023 Year of Black Workers, we have created this new bespoke programme of training for Black members.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional events and meetings for the remainder of 2020

Further details of this will be sent to Regional Council members in line with the guidance for virtual meetings. Where there is an urgent need for any other regional group to meet, to discuss […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Dave Prentis to stand down as UNISON general secretary

“Every day for the past 47 years, I’ve been proud to serve this union. I have always been driven by a belief in […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Council AGM: UNISON SE Declares a Climate Emergency

Along with the usual business of electing our committees and representatives for the year ahead, the packed meeting heard a range of motions including calling on the union to […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.