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The government was heavily defeated on each vote, and will now be forced to rethink its plans when the bill returns to the Commons. UNISON general […]

Date

5 March 2016 12:00pm–2:30pm

Location

National Museum, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP

East Midlands women speak out against unnecessary change in law ‘that can only harm relations between employers and workers’

The ILO – part of the United Nations – called on the government to review parts of the Bill, expressing concerns and seeking clarification over the use of agency workers, “opt in” for […]

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

Date

8 – 14 February 2016

Many of you will know about – and have taken part in – the campaign against the Trade Union Bill. We won some important changes to the Bill in the House of Commons, but at the time of writing we don’t know whether it will become law or not, or if any amendments have been […]

Our unpaid stewards enable meaningful consultation and negotiation to take place, improve workplace relations and employers’ reputations, make early interventions to […]

Communities across Wales are uniting to oppose divisive attack on democracy says Cymru / Wales regional secretary

UNISON has today (Friday) launched #TwoWeekWarning – an online campaign against proposed restrictions that could require unions to report planned social media activity to employers two weeks before any strike. Under the proposals associated with the Trade Union Bill, unions could also be required to notify the police and the Certification Officer – the body […]

On Sunday, it will be just five weeks to the TUC’s demonstration in Manchester marking the opening of the Tory party conference