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Opinion: Thames Water makes case for renationalisation … now!

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

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls on water regulator to protect customers and nature

But as well as failing the environment, companies are failing customers and workers as well, claims UNISON, with several companies proposing to increase bills to fund necessary […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Water firms should invest in services rather than shareholder payouts

"It beggars belief these firms are prioritising shareholder payouts over investment in services to their customers. “The regulator must step in to force them to focus on providing safe […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Thames Water announces it is to consult on axing 300 jobs

Services to customers will no doubt worsen as a result. “UNISON will fight to protect jobs. But this […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Scottish Water staff to strike for four days in November

UNISON says the action will have serious implications for water and sewage services

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns water firms’ attempt to increase household bills

The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government must bring the water companies back to public ownership, says UNISON

A short-term fix to bail out Thames Water won’t be enough.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Water, Environment, and Transport (WET) Branch Seminar 2023

Date
13 – 15 October 2023
Location
Nottingham (Hilton Hotel, Milton Street, Nottingham)

Registration for the 2023 UNISON Water, Environment, and Transport (WET) Branch Seminar will open shortly.

Branches will be able to register delegates very soon, but in the meantime are advised to make a note of the following dates and location/venue details and consult with members as appropriate on seeking delegates to attend.

Dates: Friday 13 October (evening) to Sunday 15 October (lunchtime)
Location: Nottingham
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Milton Street, Nottingham

The seminar this year will take place in Nottingham, at the Hilton Hotel on Milton Street, from the evening of Friday 13 October to lunchtime on Sunday 15 October.

A notice will be circulated to branches shortly, and posted on this event page, which will announce that registrations are being taken, and which will set out the fees for registering delegates.

When available, a provisional programme for this seminar will also be posted on this page.

Event on the UNISON National site.

From floods to food banks

Environment Agency staff take industrial action after seeing a 20% drop in pay over the last decade

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Success on pay negotiations at South East Water

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 […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

2017 Water, Environment and Transport Conference

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. […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Shadow minister praises UNISON’s work for a living wage water industry

WET conference vows to keep up the pressure to ensure “the living wage for all in the water industry”

Article on the UNISON National site.

Making Waves for the Living Wage – the tide is turning in our favour

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.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

‘No more cuts to the Environment Agency’

They exemplify everything that is good about public service and they should no longer be in fear for their […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON members are working flat out

As wind and rain batters the north of England I want to pay tribute to our members

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.