Next month hundreds of trade unionists will descend on Westminster to demand better from politicians, lobbying MPs as part of the TUC’s campaign for a real living wage, trade union rights and an economy that works for all of us. Care worker Joe Nemeth will be making the journey from Essex to Parliament because he’s […]
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In a New Year message, regional secretary Tim Roberts says this year could be make or break for public service workers
UNISON South East was involved jointly with other unions with events taking place on 28 April 2023 to mark International Workers memorial day, including in Portsmouth.
Public services, wages and staff would be better treated under Labour
With the 153rd annual TUC congress underway, UNISON vice president Andrea Egan spoke of the need for a proper investment in public services
New UNISON campaign to move country forward
The TUC’s festival of ideas runs from 9-11 July – and there are plenty of remote events to sign up for
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech today (Tuesday) to the delegates gathered at the 151st Trades Union Congress in Brighton,UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “These reforms promise a sea change in the workplace, one that’s long overdue. “It’s become far too easy for unscrupulous bosses to treat their staff unfairly, safe in the knowledge their […]
So we need to be unified and demand real pay rises for every public servant. For the police officer, but also the police community support officer. For nurses, but also care staff, social […]
Congress hears call to step up the fight in defence of union and workers’ rights during Brexit
More than a million families with a household income below £30,000 are in extreme debt, and ongoing wage stagnation is making the problem worse, according to a new report published today (Tuesday) by the TUC and UNISON. The report, Britain in the Red, finds that total unsecured debt (which excludes mortgages) for UK households rose […]
As the campaign against the Trade Union Bill continues, let’s show everyone why we love unions – and UNISON in particular
Christina McAnea outlines damage to TUC and urges investment from next government
Union’s president describes how a decade of austerity damaged the UK’s ability to protect workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
The new collection of essays looks at how the minimum wage could evolve