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Union calls for leisure services to be brought back in-house ahead of key council talks

Council workers in Neath Port Talbot are calling for leisure services to be brought back into public hands ahead of a key meeting on the issue

Gritters hope talks will avert further strike in Carmarthenshire

Gritters in Carmarthenshire are set to begin further industrial action from midnight tonight (Monday January 17) with talks due tomorrow

Gritters to enter talks with Carmarthenshire Council over strike action

Gritters in Carmarthenshire will not be taking industrial on Monday January 17 as planned.

New ways for members to get legal help

During the COVID-19 crisis, UNISON has changed its processes to make it easier for members to get legal support at no extra cost, as part of their union membership Here’s a simple guide for branches to help our members get the support they need, when they need it. Employment advice Members with issues relating directly […]

What’s it like to work at Christmas?

Philip Warlow is a support worker in the community and voluntary sector. He is a UNISON representative and wrote this piece. Another year has nearly passed and Christmas is almost upon us. As my wife and I reach a time in our lives that has seen many Christmas Days come, we feel blessed that our two […]

Have you watched your local public services disappear?

Have you watched your local public services disappear and wondered how this represents progress? It might be that the library is cutting back on its opening hours; or the household waste centre has shut and so has the youth club or there’s no money to refurbish the local sports centre. Neighbours who find it difficult […]

Triumphant Merthyr Rising Festival

UNISON sponsored celebration of radical politics and culture in Merthyr Tydfil

UNISON Cymru/Wales set to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day

UNISON Cymru/Wales will be joining trade unionists from across the country today, to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day and commemorate those who have lost their lives at work. The annual event is held on 28 April and sees workers, their families and representatives around the world marking the day with the rallying cry ‘remember the dead, […]

UNISON Cymru/Wales manifestos for public services

Public services are the bedrock of our communities. UNISON Cymru Wales is campaigning for sustained investment in these services and the public service workforce.

NEC by-election: Cymru/Wales female seat

Nominations open on Tuesday 19 April 2016 and close at 5pm on Friday 20 May 2016

UNISON urges Swansea to celebrate multicultural community

Festival and concert can help to combat efforts of National Front to organise intimidating rally

Welsh NHS workers ‘disappointed’ at 1% PRB recommendation

But UNISON welcomes Welsh government’s continued commitment to living wage

Cymru / Wales launches manifesto for public services

Union manifesto for May’s election says a Welsh government must work hard to protect our services

Neath Port Talbot becomes latest Welsh council to agree to pay fees

Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues

Unions challenge Assembly Members to unlock Wales’ potential

UNISON, UCU and NUS unite to launch Don’t cut me out campaign for funding of post-16 education