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How you can help local government members

In a recent eFocus we asked that all of our members lobby councillors, asking them to support their workers' claim for fair pay. You can do this by […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Together we are strong

"For young workers in particular, who are often on the lowest pay, it means an opportunity to tell the employers that […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Solidarity across the sea

"Why should they pay while the super-rich increase their wealth year on year? We wish the striking workers success." Italian public service workers in CGIL say: "We are with you, in the European work, in […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Taking the fair pay fight onto the streets

In Nottingham, only 25% of bin wagons went out, while in Derby, 90% of refuse workers didn't go out, and three quarters of wagons stayed in the depot in Great Yarmouth. In Havering, it […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON to launch public services manifesto

With less than a year to go to the general election, UNISON is launching its manifesto for public services

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Care UK members set for new strike

UNISON members at Care UK in Doncaster will begin new strike action tomorrow for two weeks, after the company refused to even discuss a wage rise this year

Article on the UNISON National site.

999 call for the NHS

As NHS supporters march from Jarrow to London from 16 August, UNISON is urging members to back them

Article on the UNISON National site.

Speak out on 18 October

Dave Prentis issues rallying call to make October demo the the biggest this country has ever seen

Article on the UNISON National site.

Hands off universal benefits, say pensioners

UNISON supports National Pensioners Convention in campaign to stop cuts to universal benefits on Older People’s Day

Article on the UNISON National site.

National minimum wage goes up

  "The minimum wage is a vital safety net benefiting about one million workers a year," says UNISON head of policy […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Vote yes to keep our political fund

A ballot is currently being held on keeping UNISON’s political fund. All retired members (except in Northern Ireland where there are different arrangements) are entitled to vote

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help illegally underpaid care workers

UNISON is using the week to focus attention on the 220,000 care workers who are illegally under-paid. We are asking members to sign a petion to Vince Cable, secretary of […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help defend the Co-op’s political voice

On the 16 May, Co-op Group members will vote on whether to continue supporting the Co-operative Party

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Co-op vote – say yes to motions 9 and 10

UNISON is asking asking members who shop at the Co-op to check whether they’ve got a voting pack and help save the Co-op Party by voting Yes to motions 9 and 10 on the ballot

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Co-op vote – last few days

There are just hours left to save the link between the Co-op and the Co-op Party

Article, News on the UNISON National site.