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Papering over cracks – the truth about social housing

“You can build a four or five hundred property estate, but you’ve got no new school, no new doctors. You’ve got private developers who are supposed to provide what’s called […]

Behind the headlines, bigger picture, Magazine on the Magazine site.

UNISON hosts housing roundtables with Generation Rent

As the Renters (Reform) Bill moves through Parliament, UNISON wants to ensure this legislation provides a lasting solution to […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Bridgend housing workers to lose thousands in pensions shake-up

Housing workers in Bridgend are set to lose thousands of pounds from their pensions under plans by their employer, says their union UNISON today (Thursday).    Staff at the Valleys to Coast Housing Association have been told the organisation is looking to leave the local government pensions scheme (LGPS), which would have given employees a […]

News on the UNISON Cymru/Wales site.

Free events will help renters know their rights

The week will consist of a series of free webinars and podcasts designed to give renters an opportunity to learn about their rights with the aim of improving their experience […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Through the roof

This is particularly the case for those who work in social care, the NHS and local authority schools. "Sometimes I can't afford basic necessities like sanitary products. I […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Conference continues debate on the cost of living

Conference debated a trio of motions on the issue: the first calling on the NEC to continue to prioritise […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

High housing costs driving up poverty among public service workers, says UNISON  

The document Through the Roof highlights how a rapid rise in rent and mortgage payments is taking a significant toll, says UNISON. The survey aimed to identify which groups were […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Learning for UNISON members in the Community and Voluntary sector

UNISON members in the Community and Voluntary sector: welcome to your training overview. Here you’ll find personalised summaries of online courses and training by job role and information about our tutor-led workshops with the opportunity to register your interest in those courses that most appeal to you. Personal Assistants Project Officers Team Leaders, Business Managers, […]

Page on the UNISON College site.

Homes for all – housing day of action

A day of action on 11 February will call on the Westminster government to fund a rent freeze and end evictions during the cost of living crisis

Article on the UNISON National site.

Take part in UNISON’s survey on the state of housing

The work will find out more about the housing issues members are facing

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

A decent place to live

A new housing report commissioned by UNISON paints a shocking picture of the UK’s housing crisis, while offering a positive vision for the future of affordable housing

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Blog: How to start solving the housing crisis

Our communities need public services and they need the people providing those services living close by

Article, General Secretary on the UNISON National site.

New policies pose a huge risk to the future of social housing

Right to Buy reforms could divert funding away from new council housing, says UNISON

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Affordable housing and the impact on recruitment and retention of key workers

UNISON has commissioned research into the housing issues facing workers across public services in the UK

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON contributes to London housing consultation

Union stresses the need for any definition of key workers to include all those in public services, not just those in uniform

Article, News on the UNISON National site.