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Scottish Water staff to strike for four days in November

The strikes come after UNISON members at Scottish Water voted overwhelmingly (78%) for action over a pay and grading dispute earlier this month. The dispute comes after Scottish Water […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Thames Water announces it is to consult on axing 300 jobs

As the largest union in the employer, UNISON is raising serious concerns about the proposals – for example, whether sufficient analysis has been done on the impact of the job cuts on workloads and […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Water firms should invest in services rather than shareholder payouts

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

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls on water regulator to protect customers and nature

After the water industry made headlines again this week, the union says it should be companies, not customers, footing the bill

Article on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: Thames Water makes case for renationalisation … now!

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 of […]

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: The water industry is a national scandal

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

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.