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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.

UNISON water, environment and transport branch seminar 2015

Date
9 – 11 October 2015
Location
Crowne Plaza Chester

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns water firms’ attempt to increase household bills

The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Scottish Water staff to strike for four days in November

UNISON says the action will have serious implications for water and sewage services

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.

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

A short-term fix to bail out Thames Water won’t be enough.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Water, environment and transport conference 2016

Date
19 June 2016 11:00am–7:00pm
Location
Brighton Centre

Event on the UNISON National site.

Water, environment and transport conference 2015

Date
14 June 2015 11:00am–6:00pm
Location
SECC Glasgow

The national conference of UNISON’s water, environment and transport service group, to discuss issues and set policy affecting members working in the water, environment and transport sector.

Event on the UNISON National site.

From floods to food banks

Environment Agency staff take industrial action after seeing a 20% drop in pay over the last decade

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘No more cuts to the Environment Agency’

They exemplify everything that is good about public service and they should no longer be in fear for their […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Holding back the tide

The Environment Agency employs 87 staff at Thames Barrier in roles including forecasting tidal levels and monitoring other floodgates and defences along the river, as well as […]

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.

Water, environment and transport conference 2013

Date
16 June 2013 11:00am–6:00pm
Location
Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre

For more information see the ACC website. Travel arrangements Branches are asked to book all travel […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: Thames Water makes case for renationalisation … now!

It’s clear that the business model for Thames Water has failed and the company is unviable. The company is privately owned by a mix of […]

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: The water industry is a national scandal

Consumers have not seen better outcomes. In fact, we are seeing profits being extracted for shareholders and some water companies being laden with […]

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.