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UNISON delegates pass branch resources review

Proposals have the potential to be 'transformational' for branches, activists and the union The article UNISON delegates pass branch resources review first appeared on the UNISON National site.

The pandemic has ‘exposed and exacerbated structural inequality’

UNISON president Josie Bird tells special delegate conference that the union will continue to fight for 'a genuine end to austerity' The article The pandemic has ‘exposed and exacerbated...

Councils in tourist hotspots overwhelmed with litter problems

Ministers must fund councils properly to keep places clean and safe The article Councils in tourist hotspots overwhelmed with litter problems first appeared on the UNISON National site.

RMT to strike for pay justice on Tyne and Wear Metro

RMT to strike for pay justice on Tyne and Wear Metro in co-ordinated joint union action

RMT agrees to participate in Rail Industry Recovery Group processes

RMT agrees to participate in Rail Industry Recovery Group processes in light of COVID pandemic and sets the unions core principles moving forwards.

‘Attack is the best form of defence’ against cuts and pay freeze

Local government workers should be prepared to take the fight to ministers, conference agrees The article ‘Attack is the best form of defence’ against cuts and pay freeze first appeared on the...

WET conference stresses the importance of health and safety

Delegates hear how people join the union because of what it does on keeping workplaces and workers safe The article WET conference stresses the importance of health and safety first appeared on the...

Serious about levelling up? Let’s see the evidence

General secretary Christina McAnea addresses UNISON's special local government conference 2021 The article Serious about levelling up? Let’s see the evidence first appeared on the UNISON National...

Councils need a bold new vision to fund and deliver essential services

Delegates hear of the sacrifices staff have made to keep the country running during the pandemic The article Councils need a bold new vision to fund and deliver essential services first appeared on...