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UNISON activists share their tried and tested ways of building support for a march and rally

At TUC Congress in Brighton, UNISON warns that the health service could be brought to its knees without a deal

Unionlearn (part of the TUC) is currently conducting a short online survey of union reps supporting learning and training in order to get an-to-date picture of their activities. It would be helpful activists from across the region complete the survey. Find out more and take the survey now.

Plymouth in UNISON members were among those making their voices heard at the ‘We Demand Better’ lobby and rally, organised by the TUC

Soaring inflation has superseded ministers’ miserly pay proposal

Charter aims to provide terminally-ill workers with greater security and peace of mind

Now, more than ever, we have a chance to push back against private profit and in favour of public need. In Manchester next week, we will continue to fight for just that.

UNISON assistant general secretary elected today

Join the TUC-organised march and rally in Cheltenham on 27 January

There was a fantastic UNISON presence at this year’s Trades Union Congress Yorkshire and the Humber Conference in Leeds over the weekend. Activists from branches across the region as well as staff from the UNISON regional centre were in attendance. UNISON Yorkshire and Humberside regional convenor Wendy Nichols delivered a speech to conference, as did […]

UNISON reps signed a landmark agreement to support terminally ill workers with Colchester Borough Council last night. The TUC’s Dying to Work charter commits the council to giving staff adequate employment protection and support at work following a terminal diagnosis. “This is brilliant news for council workers,” said UNISON branch secretary Georgia Norton after the […]

Join the TUC march on Saturday 18 June

The Dying to Work campaign is seeking greater security for terminally ill workers

Yesterday (Thursday 1st June) the TUC launched its general election campaign calling on all parties to “give Britain a pay rise”.  Frances O’Grady, TUC General Secretary was joined by Clare Williams, Regional Secretary in the South of the Region to highlight the impact of the Government’s policies of Austerity. As the TUC analysis shows, workers […]

Ministers should step back from 1 June target and put safety first