Press releases
Responding to the news that as many as 60 jobs are threatened at Bangor university, UNISON Cymru Wales has warned the quality of education and prestige of the institution will inevitably suffer. The trade union, which represents university support staff, has singled out the threat to cut Bangor security team jobs as a terrible own […]
Grim news for Swansea residents as hundreds of local authority jobs threatened
Two child limit under Tax Credits and Universal Credit leaves some families struggling in poverty
Jo Stevens has backed demands from UNISON Cymru Wales’ Young Members’ group that will make a real difference to young people’s quality of life
Mark Drakeford AM wants the UK Government to introduce a Robin Hood Tax to provide much-needed funds for vital community services
28,100 local authority jobs have been lost in Wales since 2010 as a result of severe spending cuts driven by the UK Westminster government
In a major show of recognition, schools right across Wales will today (Friday) hold award ceremonies, special assemblies and coffee mornings to thank support staff for their commitment over the last year. Teaching assistants, administrators, caterers, midday supervisors and cleaners are often unsung heroes but are part of the whole education team which makes our […]
Council deserves praise for acting swiftly to offer reassurance to vulnerable residents in Pembrokeshire and the care workforce
Employer concedes much improved offer after massive vote for strike action
Two hundred university support staff from across the UK to discuss tackling prevalence of low pay contrasted with excessive Vice Chancellor salaries
Photo credit: Mark Thomas UNISON is marking becoming the UK’s biggest union by launching a month of recruitment activity today (Tuesday) to reach out to every worker in the country providing public services. The union has now more than 1.3 million people in its membership who work in education, local government, the NHS, the […]
Mark Drakeford has backed demands from UNISON Young Members that will make a real difference to young people’s quality of life
Staff have rejected a revised offer to improve wages by 1.5 per cent
Council staff warn public services in the local authority are at breaking point
Receptionists, caterers, lifeguards, librarians and others working for Aneurin Leisure Trust organised by UNISON voted by more than 88 per cent in favour of taking industrial action.