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Councils need support to rebuild their capacity to meet the country’s housing needs

The union welcomes government’s proposals, but is concerned that no further funds are being made available for genuinely affordable homes

National Housing Federation launches consultation on giving tenants and residents a greater say in housing matters

Date

16 June 2018 2:00pm–6:00pm

Location

Assemble outside Downing Street

UNISON supports Justice4Grenfell’s call on people from around the country who demand justice for Grenfell to join a national solidarity march. UNISON members, activists and branches are encouraged to join the national march. For more information visit: https://justice4grenfell.org/campaign/event-one-year-on-justice-for-grenfell-solidarity-march/ Outcome

Too many community, housing and care workers are being ‘attacked at work for minimum wage’ as a normal part of the job

I am proud that we have secured this agreement – and I hope that in the years ahead we can continue to deliver for Optivo members, as they seek to deliver decent affordable housing for those who need it most.

We need to restore direct investment and subsidy for public housing

The horrific tragedy at Grenfell tower pushes safe housing up the agenda at UNISON’s local government conference

Responding to the publication of the government’s white paper on housing today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “For years now many people have been priced out of buying or renting in towns, cities and rural areas across the country. “This means nurses, care workers, teaching assistants and other public servants are increasingly forced to […]

Commenting on the changes announced to housing budgets today (Wednesday) by the Chancellor, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “The promised investment in housing and the commitment to build new housing for rent does little for the many families and individuals rapidly being priced out of our towns and cities. “The chance to buy or […]

Plans to increase the country’s housing stock are welcome, but do nothing to tackle the problems for those on low incomes

UNISON is calling for action to help people in rented accomodation, as the Independent reveals 50,000 families have been forced out of their London homes by welfare reforms and rising rents

UNISON manifesto sets out the challenges facing public services and policies needed to meet them

Private sector rents and waiting lists for social housing will spiral out of control unless the government commits to building affordable housing

The UNISON NEC member reminded congress that: "The private rented sector, is where you are most likely to find housing that fails to meet the decent homes […]