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UNISON calls on water regulator to protect customers and nature

After the water industry made headlines again this week, the union says it should be companies, not customers, footing the bill

Article on the UNISON National site.

Water firms should invest in services rather than shareholder payouts

Failing and polluting water companies are jeopardising water quality, killing wildlife and causing untold damage to the environment

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 announcement must be added to the ever-growing list of reasons why the water industry […]

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.

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.

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’

UNISON calls on government to maintain Aagency funding in wake of floods

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.

United Utilities pensions closure plan rejected

Unions at North West utilities firm consider next steps after rejecting plans to close final salary scheme to all staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Holding back the tide

UNISON members working at the Thames Barrier represent the ‘epitome’ of public service

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Members among Tunisian victims

UNISON is sad to confirm that three members were among the 38 people killed in the Tunisia terrorist attack

News on the UNISON National site.