The government and regulator have failed to stop water companies to pollute our rivers, canals and coastline. Saturday’s Boat Race organisers have issued new […]
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The union says that instead, there should be a focus on legislation to make companies – not the public – pay to restore the waterways to good health and protect jobs in the […]
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
UNISON says the action will have serious implications for water and sewage services
The union reiterates its call for renationalisation, to ensure “value for taxpayers”
The government should restore the water companies to public ownership for the good of everyone.” Notes to editors: – UNISON is the UK’s […]
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 […]
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.
UNISON calls on government to maintain Aagency funding in wake of floods
UNISON members are on the front lines when disasters like this strike – and as politicians heap praise on them for the work they’re doing now, it needs be remembered that […]
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