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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

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

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

News, Press release 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.

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.

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

The shadow minister for water and the environment praised UNISON for its Making Waves for the Living Wage campaign, which […]

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 Living Wage Foundation.

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.