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Branch delegates gather to discuss strategic concerns of higher education workers, including the government Trade Union Bill

Disabled workers describe struggle to work 20 years after Disability Discrimination Act

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 […]

‘Scrapping check-off will be hugely disruptive for unions and the working people who belong to them,’ says Dave Prentis

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 […]

And he told MPs: “My view, very strongly, is that the bill as worded is a major attack on workers’ rights […]

Union says that the Bill is designed to ‘stop union reps from carrying out their duties’

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

Trade unions are there to help: why are they being attacked?

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

‘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

North West council criticises “unfair, unnecessary and undemocratic” attack that will “undermine constructive employment relations and civil liberties”