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Ashley Williams, a sports attendant at Bolton College and Marie Gilluley, the college principal, explain why the living wage matters. Ashley Williams […]

Austerity agenda has seen cuts to trading standards, and to the number of age-restricted test purchases, says the union

Urge your MP to vote against regional pay in the NHS on Wednesday

The campaign, in Further Education (FE) colleges across England and Wales, has reached a tipping point in just six months; 58% of colleges now pay […]

Reports reveals that many councils are in danger of failing in their legal obligations to provide a library service

UNISON says government must act over news that incomes gap has widened

This is Living Wage Week, and UNISON is campaigning for a living wage for all its members

New film spells out council’s ‘casino’ gamble in an accessible way

Union says report will come as a surprise to those struggling to make ends meet

UNISON launches campaign to raise standards in homecare

A growing number of local authorities, Higher Education Institutions and Further Education colleges have signed up*. In its submission to the Low Pay Commission, which sets the minimum wage rates […]

The National Audit Office report into Circle should act as a warning of the dangers of bringing the private sector into the NHS, says union

I don't get any treats in my shopping basket anymore." Yana Williams, the college principal, explains: "All staff across the college have at least a living wage and we are looking […]

Breaking up national pay could cause massive industrial unrest, says union, as right-wing think tank calls for government support for south west pay cartel

Union says scale of job losses and call centre closures announced by NHS Direct is a disastrous move for patients and staff