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The agreement means staff will have a voice that is heard and respected in the workplace

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.

The Chartered Institute of Housing has launched a survey into social housing and housing workers and tenants’ views are particularly welcome

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

He was speaking as delegates debated a motion noting that “years of below-inflation pay rises and massive increase in rents and property prices mean that many housing […]

Thursday 19 April 2018 For immediate release Commenting on Labour’s plans to build a million ‘genuinely affordable’ properties over 10 years, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “It’s great to see Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party taking the housing crisis so seriously. “A million genuinely affordable homes would be a good start to fixing our broken […]

As Sadiq Khan approaches the halfway point in his first term, Demetrios Matheou snatched a few minutes in the whirlwind schedule of the London Mayor

As Sadiq Khan approaches the halfway point in his first term, Demetrios Matheou snatched a few minutes in the whirlwind schedule of the London Mayor

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

MPs join UNISON members and employers at parliamentary launch of union’s Violence at Work charter

Meeting just three-days after Grenfell anniversary, conference calls for safe and affordable housing for all

High rental costs mean many public service employees in England are spending more than a third of their wages on rent, according to research published by UNISON

High rental costs mean many public service employees in the South East are spending over 60% of their wages on rent, according to research published today (Tuesday) by UNISON. Hospital porters are struggling the most, with rents swallowing up over half their take home pay in the South East which is the second most expensive […]

Pay increase at north-west England housing group follows rejection of 2% offer and a ballot for industrial action

In most parts of the UK, the price of renting a home has risen steadily, while public sector salaries… well, they haven’t. Find out how much NHS porters, nurses, PCSOs and more are spending on rent