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Help support student threatened with deportation

UNISON is urging members to sign a petition being run by students in Enfield, to prevent their friend and classmate Yashika Bageerathi being deported to a potentially dangerous situation in Mauritius

Article on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON pledges to continue fight for full equality

UNISON pledges to keep on campaigning today, as lesbian and gay couples prepared for their weddings to be held in England and Wales this weekend

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Local government unions launch petition for decent pay

UNISON, the GMB and UNITE have launched a petition to call for decent pay in local government

Article on the UNISON National site.
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North West gears up for anti-cuts rally

People across the North West are gearing up to call for Fair Funding for Public Services at a march and rally in Liverpool tomorrow

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Stand up to racism and fascism

Stand up to racism and say no to scapegoating of immigrants, no to Islamophobia and yes to diversity on 22 March

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We must be strong to protect our members: Dave Prentis

We have only one priority: to protect our members and the services they provide, general secretary tells NEC

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Would you be interested in a civil partnership? (England and Wales)

The government is consulting on the future of civil partnership in England and Wales

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Lesbian wins case over discrimination

UNISON members in the North East have secured a double win at a tribunal after a care assistant was dismissed because of her sexual orientation

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National young members weekend

16-18 May: a great chance to meet, work, and socialise with other young members and learn some key skills

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2014 recruitment campaign kicks off

Recruitment needs to be our top priority if we are to stay strong and resilient, says general secretary

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There for You winter fuel grants

Winter fuel grants are available again for UNISON members who are having difficulty meeting their heating bills.

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Cuts to health and housing services push LGBT people to margins of society

Austerity measures imposed on housing, health and police services are pushing LGBT people to the margins of society, according to a report by NatCen Social Research, for UNISON.

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Help get the last four signed up for Bangladesh factory safety

One more push to get remaining high street brands signed up to the Bangladeshi factory accord

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Recruit a friend and win a fabulous prize

It’s not too late to enter our prize draw to win holidays, ipads, kindles and cameras

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Stephen Twigg pays tribute to UNISON

MP praises UNISON work but notes that there are major issues around internationalism, the workplace and education

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