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The government and regulator have failed to stop water companies to pollute our rivers, canals and coastline. Saturday’s Boat Race organisers have issued new […]
After the water industry made headlines again this week, the union says it should be companies, not customers, footing the bill
"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 […]
UNISON argues the plans are short sighted and will have wide ranging consequences, and vows it will fight to protect jobs
UNISON says the action will have serious implications for water and sewage services
“The water companies must be renationalised. This will deliver a service that provides value for taxpayers ensuring the water needs of UK […]
The government should restore the water companies to public ownership for the good of everyone.” Notes to editors: – UNISON is the UK’s […]
Environment Agency staff take industrial action after seeing a 20% drop in pay over the last decade
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 […]
The shadow minister for water and the environment praised UNISON for its Making Waves for the Living Wage […]
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.
UNISON calls on government to maintain Aagency funding in wake of floods
As wind and rain batters the north of England I want to pay tribute to our members
Unions at North West utilities firm consider next steps after rejecting plans to close final salary scheme to all staff