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The statement calls upon the Welsh government to work with public sector employers and unions to persuade the Westminster government to reconsider. It follows the recent vote by Welsh […]

I feel that the Trade Union Bill is completely wrong for many reasons, but here’s a brief list: just because […]

Roger is 70 years old and has been retired from Sheffield City Council as an administrator since 1997

As well as the Trade Union Bill, discussions covered cuts to higher and further education funding, cuts to student grants, increases in loans to students and calls for […]

In general I do not think the Trade Union Bill is a good thing because it will gag the unions, act like big brother in tampering with […]

General secretary tells West Midlands activists: unions are as relevant today as they ever were – ‘when times are tough, we show our strength’

Activists also took part in workshops around key healthcare issues including change management and downbanding, stress and sickness absence management and the changing face of UNISON […]

“They want to stop union reps from carrying out their duties, when all the evidence suggests that their work is beneficial […]

Members from across Wales rally outside the Senedd in Cardiff, while the Assembly debates motion opposing Westminster bill

The best thing about my job is being with people as they make significant changes in their lives. An example of this that always stays with me was when a young girl disclosed to us […]

Members from across Wales rally outside the Senedd in Cardiff, while the Assembly debates motion opposing Westminster bill

The government is bringing in a trade union law that is going to make it harder for us to work on your behalf when […]

Trade Union Bill is “unfair, unnecessary and undemocratic,” says Doncaster mayor Ros Jones

With flags, banners, hand-painted slogans and placards declaring "I'm proud to be in UNISON", they made their feelings known to the government, while ministers hid away in nearby Manchester […]

‘It’s time for an alternative to the cuts, the privatising agenda, and to the pay freeze destroying lives,” says Dave Prentis as 85,000 march against austerity, and for workers’ rights