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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 […]

Date

23 February 2023 7:00pm

Location

St Thomas (Small Hall), East Thurrock Road, Grays, Essex RM17 6SR

Please note this event has been postponed.   UNISON members in Thurrock are invited to an event with Jen Craft, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Thurrock. Jen is keen to meet you and get to know UNISON members in Thurrock. Please note parking is accessible from John Street. Please sign up below. Oops! We could not […]

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 […]

Date

11 May 2024

Location

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

As part of the UNISON Eastern One Weekend 2024, we are offering a series of workshops to help members and activists get to grips with specific topics. This workshop is for UNISON activists and members who want to find out about and get involved in delivering a Labour victory. It runs on Saturday afternoon. What […]

Rosena Allin-Khan is a long way from being a typical Westminster politician

Former UNISON president Eleanor Smith reflects on an historic general election victory and her first months as an MP

UNISON is affiliated to the Labour Party, this ensures that UNISON has powerful voice for public sector workers within the Labour Party. We ensure that our members who chose to be affiliated members (through the Affiliated Political Fund) are able to influence party policy through our branch, regional and national Labour Link structures. The key […]

The Bernie Grant initiative has been established to address the under-representation of BAME members as elected Labour politicians, both locally and nationally. It is named in memory of the late pioneering MP and Council Leader, Bernie Grant, who worked hard to encourage a new generation of BAME Labour politicians. The task of addressing the current […]