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Home care system in crisis, warns UNISON

In some cases this has had appalling consequences. "Homecare workers are undervalued and poorly paid. Zero hours contracts are widespread and not paying workers for the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Retired members conference 2013

Date
8 – 9 October 2013
Location
The Brighton Centre

The national conference of UNISON’s retired members’ organisation.

Event on the UNISON National site.

New council cuts will hit more vital services, says UNISON

Local councils are under government cosh, says union, and tells Eric Pickles to ‘get into the real world’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Helping members after the floods

UNISON help and advice for branches dealing with members who have been affected by the recent floods is now available

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON challenges councils to embrace Ethical Care Charter

"It is an outrage that the dedication of hard working home care workers should be exploited to prop up a failing system; these workers look after the most vulnerable in […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches ethical care campaign

Time to Care report [PDF] Homecare workers are suffering from poverty pay, schedules that force them to rush and leave visits early, reports […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

The marches in London, Glasgow and Belfast will send the government a strong message that people want a Future that Works

Article on the UNISON National site.

Retired members equality

This section is about retired members. Our retired members group works closely with other parts of the union on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely.

Page on the UNISON National site.