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First-time lobbyist Fabia Pollard is eager to get out and tell MPs why she’s demanding better

Communicating as an effective trade unionist. Becoming an effective leader. Making change through politics. Networking opportunities with leading union officials and political figures […]

The TUC Black Women and Sexual Harassment Advisory Group working alongside Queen Mary University, has launched a survey to gather data on Black women’s experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace. The survey is linked below and is only for those who self-identify as Black women. The TUC uses the term Black is used in […]

UNISON Greater London joined the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to launch the Good Work Standard at City Hall today. Speaking at the launch Maggi Ferncombe, Regional Secretary said: ‘UNISON is extremely proud to have worked with the Mayor on this initiative. I’m also very proud to be addressing you as a Londoner, who lives […]

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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Soaring inflation has superseded ministers’ miserly pay proposal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 […]