Cambridgeshire Constabulary announced plans today to halve police community support officer (PCSO) numbers, disband the community safety team – which provides crime prevention advice to the public and local businesses – and close enquiry offices. UNISON Eastern regional organiser Jeff Keighley said: “It’s no good recruiting more police officers only to have to slash the numbers […]
Activists from Eastern region Police and Justice are invited to this training day. It promises to be a fantastic chance to meet other activists and exchange ideas, while covering a variety of important topics. It will take place in London with full hybrid facilities to encourage maximum participation. Agenda 9.30am: Arrival, coffee, registration 10am: Start, […]
Northumbria Police and the Northumbria Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) have signed the TUC’s Dying to Work Charter on behalf of 5,092 Police Officers and Police Staff. The charter aims to protect the rights of individuals at work with a terminal illness. The charter was signed this week by the Northumbria Police […]
On 19 July I was honoured to have been elected as the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria and one of the most enabling factors in this was my union, UNISON.
We celebrated 70 years of the NHS. Despite years of government under-investment and repeated attempts to break up and privatise NHS […]
Following on from the announcement by Northumbria Police on 26th June that they will close three police stations and radically alter the opening times of others within the Force, UNISON has launched an e petition to encourage the public to become involved.
UNISON South East is launching legal claims to ensure members get the backpay they’re owed
The Regional Police & Justice Committee represents members across the regional service group and helps to develop campaigns and inform UNISON policy on behalf of Police & Justice workers.
The decision was taken by the National Police Chiefs Council for England and Wales and will help to safeguard operational capability
President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
‘Police staff are working above and beyond’ says UNISON as claim is submitted
UNISON signs joint letter to prisons minister
‘Our officers and staff help so many people in their times of need – it’s only right that our organisations do the same’
Staff in England and Wales give 93% ‘yes’ vote for 2.5% pay rise – or 3.1% for those on the lowest rate
But championing and defending our members are always on UNISON’s agenda
