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We are canvassing views from all UNISON members opted into the UNISON Affiliated Political Fund (APF)

‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference

UNISON Yorkshire and Humberside is pleased to nominate Jade Botterill as the Labour party parliamentary candidate for Ossett and Denby Dale. “We need a candidate with the experience to win and ability to represent us from day one. From working in our communities to amending legislation in Parliament, I know what I’m doing and I’m […]

Electoral college should be revised, removing the section for elected politicians

Steve Torrance, UNISON South East Regional Secretary told delegates to the South East Labour Party Conference that thousands of council homes needed to be built and the broken private rented sector needed to be fixed to help public sector workers find decent homes for them and their families. The Regional Secretary was moving a UNISON […]

Blog from UNISON South East Regional Secretary Maggi Ferncombe

It’s December, the traditional time for lists: so here’s a dozen reason why we think one party in particular is making the best offer for public service and UNISON members

I know that our Labour Link will remain vital in fighting for our union’s politics within Labour. Influencing, convincing and fighting for that radical Labour government our members need. But it’s not just Labour people I’ve been speaking to this week.

Nominations will open on 14 May: nomination forms and other materials will be available on the web from 7 May

‘Only a united party can protect public services, jobs and disadvantaged communities,’ says Dave Prentis

UNISON is currently running a consultation on the political fund, don’t miss the chance to have your say. 

The mayoral candidate for Great Manchester outlines plans for a fully-integrated health and social care service

The results of the Labour Link election are now available

UNISON members and staff spent Saturday taking part in campaigning for Labour’s ‘new deal for working people’ in the region. Trade unionists took to the streets across the country over the weekend, raising awareness of the campaign. The new deal is a comprehensive plan to improve the lives of working people by strengthening individual and collective […]

Over the past few months it’s become increasingly obvious that key workers are absolutely essential in keeping the country running. But the way they’re treated shows how little they’re involved in actually running the country. Trade unions were founded to give working people a greater say in their working lives. And unions founded the Labour […]