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 […]
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When crews for the annual Boat Race are warned about levels of E.coli, and its own shareholders refuse to invest more in Thames Water, the case for public ownership is clear
The union says that instead, there should be a focus on legislation to make companies – not the public – pay to restore the waterways to good health and protect jobs in the […]
Failing and polluting water companies are jeopardising water quality, killing wildlife and causing untold damage to the environment.
UNISON argues the plans are short sighted and will have wide ranging consequences, and vows it will fight to protect jobs
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 […]
The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”
The government should restore the water companies to public ownership for the good of everyone.” Notes to editors: – UNISON is the UK’s […]
That’s why they are taking industrial action across England for a decent pay rise, having voted overwhelmingly to reject a below-inflation pay offer off 1.3% […]
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 […]
- Date
- 18 June 2017 11:00am–8:00pm
- Location
- The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR
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. […]
The shadow minister for water and the environment praised UNISON for its Making Waves for the Living Wage […]
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
As wind and rain batters the north of England I want to pay tribute to our members