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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.

UNISON water, environment and transport branch seminar 2015

Date
9 – 11 October 2015
Location
Crowne Plaza Chester

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns water firms’ attempt to increase household bills

The companies are seeking approval from the regulator, Ofwat, to increase domestic bills by £156 a year to raise £96bn to modernise ageing infrastructure. Only last month, the […]

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.

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.

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

The government should restore the water companies to public ownership for the good of everyone.” Notes to editors: – UNISON is the UK’s […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Water, environment and transport conference 2016

Date
19 June 2016 11:00am–7:00pm
Location
Brighton Centre

Event on the UNISON National site.

Water, environment and transport conference 2015

Date
14 June 2015 11:00am–6:00pm
Location
SECC Glasgow

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.

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.

‘No more cuts to the Environment Agency’

UNISON, the largest union in the Environment Agency, has run a long campaign against cuts to resources and jobs. During […]

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.

Secret trade agreement ‘a battle between big business and everybody else’

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

Article on the UNISON National site.

Water, environment and transport conference 2013

Date
16 June 2013 11:00am–6:00pm
Location
Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre

The national conference of UNISON’s water, environment and transport service group deciding policy on issues affecting members at work.

Event on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: Thames Water makes case for renationalisation … now!

In the 21st century, the issue of water pollution is a national disgrace. The government and regulator have failed to stop water companies to pollute our rivers […]

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National 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.