She said an average of 60% of staff leave call centres every two years - and the solution is to stop treating workers like battery hen, "A toilet break is a human right," she said, "and a worker may […]
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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
The WET delegates agreed a motion that "opposes, as a matter of principle, the deregulation and privatisation agenda which so clearly lies at its heart." Ruth Davies, chair of the WET service group executive […]
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
Unions at North West utilities firm consider next steps after rejecting plans to close final salary scheme to all staff
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”