We would love to come out and visit your workplace or alternatively if you would prefer we can meet groups of members/staff outside of the workplace. We want to know if you are experiencing any difficulties at work and we are here to help you. It is also a chance to find out how you […]
National Care Service Campaign The current fragmented and privatised care system is unfit to meet the needs of the public. It’s time for a National Care Service. As the largest union in the care sector, UNISON is now leading the campaign for a National Care Service. Care workers are the beating heart of a system […]
Immigration Advice For Migrant Workers If you’re a migrant worker from a country outside the UK and need advice on immigration issues related to your work situation and right to work in the UK then get in touch. UNISON provides free immigration telephone advice to UNISON members who have come to work in the UK from […]
Dear all, A motion titled ‘Cost of living crisis sees loan sharks thrive’ was passed at this year’s women’s conference. The motion called for sign posting confidential debt advise to women in regions and branches. UNISON has a dedicated webpage on debt advice where members can get a free debt advice service. The UNISON Debtline […]
We have a lot to celebrate! Our LGBT+ members have had a long, proud history within UNISON and our predecessor unions This year marks 50 years since establishment of NALGAY in NALGO In that 50 years, we have come a long way. We have progressively become more inclusive. In 2019, we added the ‘+’ But […]
UNISON’s legal case makes clear employers must not discipline staff for striking Judges have told employers they’ll no longer be able to discipline their staff for taking part in legal strike action in a UK Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday 1st May. UNISON took the case on behalf of care worker Fiona Mercer. The government […]
Choose who you can trust to put you and your family first By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea Up for election in England and Wales today are 41 police and crime commissioners, thousands of councillors, 10 metro mayors and all 25 London Assembly members. This election is about putting your trust in the right people […]
Real-terms pay cuts, poor conditions and spiralling workloads can feel overwhelming, especially in a cost of living crisis. But you’re never alone in a union. Ordinary working people from every corner of the country are making headlines for standing up, in their unions, to defend their livelihoods and the services they provide. Heart Unions Week […]
Worried about your winter fuel bill? There for You has a limited fund to offer one-off £200 grants to UNISON members on a low income. Check out if you are eligible and apply via national site here Applications will open twice on Wednesday 24 January, at 8.30am and 5pm. The online form will be posted here. Recent […]
It has been reported that some members have not received a recent important email from the Branch regarding the AGM. Please check that you have received yours. If you have not, please: check your spam folder if the email is there, mark it as ‘not spam’ to avoid missing important messages in future please check […]