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UNISON assistant policy officer Sylvia Jones said: “Right to Buy capital receipts should only be used for the replacement […]

Our communities need public services and they need the people providing those services living close by

A new housing report commissioned by UNISON paints a shocking picture of the UK’s housing crisis, while offering a positive vision for the future of affordable housing

The work will find out more about the housing issues members are facing

A day of action on 11 February will call on the Westminster government to fund a rent freeze and end evictions during the cost of living crisis

The document Through the Roof highlights how a rapid rise in rent and mortgage payments is taking a significant toll, says UNISON. The survey aimed to identify which groups were […]

Conference debated a trio of motions on the issue: the first calling on the NEC to continue to prioritise […]

The rapid rise of rent is putting low-paid UNISON members at risk of destitution.

Don’t miss Renters’ Rights Awareness Week, covering a range of topics

Housing workers in Bridgend are set to lose thousands of pounds from their pensions under plans by their employer, says their union UNISON today (Thursday).    Staff at the Valleys to Coast Housing Association have been told the organisation is looking to leave the local government pensions scheme (LGPS), which would have given employees a […]

I’m doing my best but feel so undervalued, it’s like I’m being punished for working in a school.” Ms McKelvey said she’s doing her best to make ends meet, but the problem can only be solved […]

Housing is going to be a major issue at this year’s general election. One UNISON housing activist explains the sector, and why he and his colleagues are being brought back in-house