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My job is to support people with learning difficulties to live in the community independently

The ♥unions week of action celebrates the great work done by union reps and members in our workplaces and in society. We’re proud of our unions and reject the government’s attempts to damage them with the Trade Union Bill. From 8 – 14 February, members of UNISON will be out and about in hospitals, high […]

‘I am moved to tears and utterly overwhelmed by your support. Thank you’

UNISON is a group of people having the same interests and the same cause

‘Work with us, in partnership with employers rather than as adversaries, to close the gender pay gap’

Some 20 shortlisted reps are attending the awards ceremony at UNISON Centre in London. Each regional winner will receive a certificate of excellence from general […]

I spend my days talking to members of the public on the phone, answering their queries on environmental issues, from planning and environmental health to housing repairs like a broken toilet

But UNISON is prioritising this as part of its “One Team” for our NHS campaign. The work I do is an […]

UNISON warned that this would be  short-sighted and counter-productive and says the NHS needs top […]

UNISON Cymru Wales will warn what society stands to lose with the UK Conservative government’s Trade Union Bill

Recently, he and colleagues noticed an increase in illness at work. As a UNISON safety rep, he organised an inspection which led to the discovery of carbon monoxide leaking into a […]

"It was unions which fought for and won a minimum wage, maternity and paternity rights, pension provision […]

UNISON president issues call as activists and members get out and about to spread pride in the union

The issue of losing my tax credits was keeping me awake at night: as a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family

For example, not letting homecare workers have breaks: some start work at 6.30am and finish at 10pm. It doesn’t have to be like that – […]