UNISON launches campaign to raise standards in homecare

As report highlights the crisis in our home care system, UNISON’s charter would improve care for those who receive it and those who provide it

Seminar encourages members to get involved in campaigns

We speak to Karen Clark about the contribution UNISON’s retired members make to the union

South East Retired Members were well represented at the 2019 UNISON National Retired Members Conference in October. The South East Region Retired Members Committee proposed two motions, “Universal Credit and the effect on pensioners in mixed age couples” which was composited with motion 21 Southwest Region “Universal Credit and Pensioners” as amended by City of […]

UNISON retired members in Greater London have a wealth of experience and knowledge that make them a valuable part of UNISON campaigns. Our retired members work closely with other member groups on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely. UNISON […]

A report from our representative at the annual NPC Parliament

Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, highlights the particular challenges for older people due to the coronavirus pandemic

Any urgent questions about the cancellation of UNISON conferences should be sent […]

General secretary praises contribution of 170,000 retired members at Brighton conference

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

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

UNISON, the Pensioners Convention and United for All Ages present peers with 10 key questions on the draft Care Bill

Sign a new petition to protect the public sector equality duty from the government’s so-called war on red tape

UNISON is gearing up for a further massive union-wide recruitment campaign this spring