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Not for the first time, this government has underestimated our great movement. So we will fight all the battles to come. And we’ll overcome whatever hurdles are placed in our way.

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

During Heart UNISON week it’s worth remembering that while taking strike action is never easy, the results can make a huge difference to people’s lives

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

I work with people who have memory problems. I’m a community psychiatric nurse so I go to the homes of people who have Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.

Black members met in Llandudno in late January to debate a range a motions and reaffirm their commitment to building the union and fighting injustice

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 […]

Hyndburn council and Welsh government are latest bodies to oppose attack on rights of their workers

As the campaign against the Trade Union Bill continues, let’s show everyone why we love unions – and UNISON in particular

The government’s Trade Union Bill is now in the House of Lords and UNISON is fully backing the TUC-organised #heartunions week of action from 8 to 14 February 2016. The week will celebrate the great work done by union reps and members in workplaces and in society at large. We’re proud of our unions and […]

‘Our aim is to make sure this legislation is not carried’, NEC meeting hears

Hyndburn council and Welsh government are latest bodies to oppose attack on rights of their workers

General secretary highlights ‘vicious, vindictive’ nature of government attack on unions, as he addresses LGBT conference

Ending union members’ right to have their subs deducted from wages would be disruptive, centralist and make absolutely no sense

Welcoming the news today (Tuesday) that the government has decided to abandon plans for unions to give two weeks notice of any social media activity when involved in industrial action, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Thankfully the government has called time on its ridiculous plans to have all union social media activity related to […]