General secretary’s blog

Blog: It’s time to put NHS pay right

Get involved with your branch's activities on UNISON's day of action, in England, on 25 May The article Blog: It’s time to put NHS pay right first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Blog: The UK government must invest properly in our nurses

This International Nurses Day, it's not enough to celebrate nurses, we need to demand proper investment in the profession The article Blog: The UK government must invest properly in our nurses first...

Blog: Get set for a Queen’s Speech that delivers nothing

The Tories in Westminster won't focus on what needs to be done to tackle the cost of living crisis, but on 'the wrong things and the wrong time' The article Blog: Get set for a Queen’s Speech...

Blog: Use Thursday to hit the Tories in the ballot box

As service users as well as providers, UNISON members know the challenges faced by councils after a decade of Conservative cuts The article Blog: Use Thursday to hit the Tories in the ballot box...

Blog: Let’s remember those who have died because of their work

On International Workers' Memorial Day, let us all take a minute to remember how precious life is and the cost that many workers pay every year, around the globe The article Blog: Let’s...

Blog: Why it’s vital police staff have their say this week

UNISON has pushed to get the best possible pay offer for 2021 and 2022 – but we now need a high turnout in our consultative ballot The article Blog: Why it’s vital police staff have their say...

Blog: Deal to send refugees to Rwanda is a ‘cruel trick’

UNISON writes to all MPs asking them to take a stand for decency against a policy that shows a government with no moral compass The article Blog: Deal to send refugees to Rwanda is a ‘cruel...

Blog: UK government can – and must – act on cost of living

HMRC mileage rates are woefully out of date and sorting this out is just one way to help struggling workers The article Blog: UK government can – and must – act on cost of living first appeared on...

Blog: The chancellor should look again at the impact of NI tax hike

This government needs to get a grip and start making political choices that help workers, rather than punishing them. The article Blog: The chancellor should look again at the impact of NI tax hike...

Blog: ‘Warm words don’t pay the bills’ for university staff

It’s a shame on the whole sector that higher education members are struggling to survive on their university pay packets. The article Blog: ‘Warm words don’t pay the bills’ for university staff...