The conference came during renewed media scrutiny of water companies after a new report came to light highlighting thousands of instances of sewage being discharged into waterways in dry weather […]
Privatisation of the water industry has failed. Disastrously. It was a Tory government gamble that has […]
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 people and […]
The water industry has hit the headlines again this week because of Ofwat’s plans to consult on banning […]
Failing and polluting water companies are jeopardising water quality, killing wildlife and causing untold damage to the environment.
UNISON regional organiser Jay Williams said: “UNISON has long argued the workforce is Thames Water’s greatest asset. Forcing redundancies to secure the profit margin for shareholders is not only […]
UNISON says the action will have serious implications for water and sewage services
The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”
The owners of Thames Water have borrowed billions, yet downed every drop of profit, racked up gigantic debts and rewarded the […]
Environment Agency staff take industrial action after seeing a 20% drop in pay over the last decade
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 […]
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. Registrations and enquiries If you want to attend the conference, please contact your branch, who can register you as a delegate or visitor on the Online Conference System. […]
WET conference vows to keep up the pressure to ensure “the living wage for all in the water industry”
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.
UNISON calls on government to maintain Aagency funding in wake of floods
