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Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

The marchers are joining tens of thousands more on the TUC's "March for a Future that Works" to send the government a strong message that […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls on government to give young people hope

The union is urging communities including students, parents and people who work in education, to unite and campaign against the Tory’s damaging education […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON signs recognition agreement with Norse group

The Norse Group is wholly owned by Norfolk county council but run and managed independently of the public sector. It employs around 11,600 people and is made up of Norse […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Helping members after the floods

This comes in a a bulletin that gives practical advice to those who might be and have been affected by flooding, advice on dealing with their insurance company, what There for You […]

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National young members’ weekend 2013

It will take place against a background of unremitting attacks on public services and on young people, so one focus will be a practical campaigning activity, including approaching members of the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Unions challenge plan to charge apprentices £9,000 fees to learn

The fees, which could see apprentices charged over £9,000 to learn while they work, are due to be […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

A better start for young people survey

Under 27? Take two minutes to fill out our survey

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches apprenticeships programme

The council is challenging 100 local businesses and employers to take on 100 apprentices to help address worrying levels of youth unemployment in the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Young members’ weekend 2013

Date
17 – 19 May 2013
Location
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel

Each region is entitled to send up to 10 young members, with each region's group being at least 50% young women. Priority is also urged for first […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

New national minimum wage rate sees value cut again

UNISON says inflation means these ‘rises’ are effectively a further cut in the value of the national minimum wage

Article on the UNISON National site.

Young people feel government failing them in the recession

UNISON is warning the government that its total lack of understanding and dearth of policies to help young people is turning them off the whole political process […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON survey reveals young feeling let down by the coalition

The country’s 17 to 25-year-olds feel so let down that 24% say they will not vote in the next general election

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for a better start for young people

Years of professional expertise and partnership working between the statutory and voluntary sectors will be […]

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New film about the General Strike has May Day screening

Inspired by true stories and first-hand accounts, the film involved the direct participation of the people of Fife.  The […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Young UNISON member addresses the Welsh Assembly

Yesterday was International Workers’ Day, and Ryan Jones, the chair of the UNISON national young members forum, addressed the Welsh Assembly on young workers

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