It’s clear that the business model for Thames Water has failed and the company is unviable. The company is privately owned by a mix […]
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After the water industry made headlines again this week, the union says it should be companies, not customers, footing the bill
Failing and polluting water companies are jeopardising water quality, killing wildlife and causing untold damage to the environment.
UNISON argues the plans are short sighted and will have wide ranging consequences, and vows it will fight to protect jobs
The dispute comes after Scottish Water proposed changes to employment contracts without properly engaging with unions, causing anger amongst staff. The […]
The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”
A short-term fix to bail out Thames Water won’t be enough.
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 […]
They congratulated unions in United Utilities on organising industrial action in response to changes to its defined benefit scheme. Delegates also agreed to organise a survey of members in the […]
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 members dealing with the latest round of floods have reported that the huge strain the organisation is under as a result of the cuts. During major incidents, staff come from across the whole […]
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
UNISON members working at the Thames Barrier represent the ‘epitome’ of public service