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Call centre working, facility time and safety in the water industry dominated UNISON

A new UNISON report finds that almost a quarter of households in England and Wales struggle to pay their water bills, with few effective social tariffs available to ease the burden

Water, environment and transport conference voices determination to fight for the living wage

‘Predatory’ US multinationals waiting to descend on Europe’s public services, Glasgow delegates told

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

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

The joint trade unions - UNISON, Unite, GMB and Prospect - held consultative ballots of their members, which returned 96% to 97% rejections. The […]

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

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

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.

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

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 […]

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

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

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