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

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

UNISON says the action will have serious implications for water and sewage services

Failing and polluting water companies are jeopardising water quality, killing wildlife and causing untold damage to the environment

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 calls on government to maintain Aagency funding in wake of floods

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

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 […]

The government and regulator have failed to stop water companies to pollute our rivers, canals and coastline. Saturday’s Boat Race organisers […]

Privatisation has meant failing water infrastructure, increased sewage spillages and reduced confidence in the safety of drinking water, while shareholders pocket billions

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

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

Unions at North West utilities firm consider next steps after rejecting plans to close final salary scheme to all staff

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