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The Public Services Champions campaign follows a decision at the union’s national delegate conference in June, and […]

Responding to Theresa May’s speech on Brexit, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “People know we’re leaving Europe, but are worried about what Brexit means. “The Prime Minister says she wants to reassure people working in our public services and will protect employment rights that started out in Europe – but without the detail many […]

UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections

UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections

Yesterday (Thursday 1st June) the TUC launched its general election campaign calling on all parties to “give Britain a pay rise”.  Frances O’Grady, TUC General Secretary was joined by Clare Williams, Regional Secretary in the South of the Region to highlight the impact of the Government’s policies of Austerity. As the TUC analysis shows, workers […]

The survey is released to coincide with the first day of UNISON’s national conference in Brighton. Later today general secretary Dave Prentis will call upon the government to […]

Date

1 July 2017 2:00pm

Location

Starting point is BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA

Join us on for what is set to be huge demonstration, organised by the People’s Assembly. Joining details Assemble 12pm […]

People’s Assembly-organised march will take place as the Conservative government pledges extra money to Northern Ireland to gain DUP support

Commenting on the Chancellor’s comments today (Sunday) on public sector pay, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The Chancellor’s remarks show he is completely out of touch. After seven years of a punishing pay cap, all public sector employees need a pay rise. “The care worker hurrying from house to house doesn’t feel overpaid, […]

“We’ve seen years of brutal austerity and vicious attacks on public services, overseen by an uncaring government whose pay policies are causing real hardship. “In the first […]