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UNISON condemns water firms’ attempt to increase household bills

The companies are seeking approval from the regulator, Ofwat, to increase domestic bills by £156 a year to raise […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Scottish Water staff to strike for four days in November

We have stressed to her that Scottish Water are ripping up the government’s fair work and equality guidance. "If the Scottish government don’t intervene, then they have been […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Water firms should invest in services rather than shareholder payouts

Failing and polluting water companies are jeopardising water quality, killing wildlife and causing untold damage to the environment

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON members are working flat out

As wind and rain batters the north of England I want to pay tribute to our members

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

Government must bring the water companies back to public ownership, says UNISON

The government should restore the water companies to public ownership for the good of everyone.” Notes to editors: – UNISON is the UK’s […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

From floods to food banks

Photo: Marcus Rose   Environment Agency workers who get called out in the middle of the night to […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘No more cuts to the Environment Agency’

UNISON calls on government to maintain Aagency funding in wake of floods

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Holding back the tide

UNISON members working at the Thames Barrier represent the ‘epitome’ of public service

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Secret trade agreement ‘a battle between big business and everybody else’

‘Predatory’ US multinationals waiting to descend on Europe’s public services, Glasgow delegates told

Article on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: Thames Water makes case for renationalisation … now!

The government and regulator have failed to stop water companies to pollute our rivers, canals and coastline. Saturday’s Boat Race organisers have issued new […]

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: The water industry is a national scandal

Companies have proven themselves inadequate – with their actions resulting in higher bills, lower standards and increasing harm to the natural environment and public health. This […]

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.

Shadow minister praises UNISON’s work for a living wage water industry

WET conference vows to keep up the pressure to ensure “the living wage for all in the water industry”

Article on the UNISON National site.

Making Waves for the Living Wage – the tide is turning in our favour

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 […]

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

United Utilities pensions closure plan rejected

Unions at North West utilities firm consider next steps after rejecting plans to close final salary scheme to all staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Members among Tunisian victims

UNISON is sad to confirm that three members were among the 38 people killed in the Tunisia terrorist attack

News on the UNISON National site.