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13/05/2025

‘The union is your shield against discrimination’
In a wide-ranging speech at the union’s Black members conference, Christina McAnea highlights the challenges of discrimination, the rise of the far right and the plight of migrant workers.
https://unsn.uk/3GQZjao

13/05/2025

UNISON Black members' conference kicks off in Brighton and we are looking forward to a good day of debate, discussion, and meeting old friends.
https://unsn.uk/4jHXj2H

08/04/2025

New course added! Here's our line-up for Learning at Work Week - but remember to check what's going on in your branch and region too.

Monday 12 May - Connect with yourself:
Introduction to Mindfulness, 12noon - 1pm

Tuesday 13 May - Connect with your creativity:
The Right to Write, 1pm-2pm

Wednesday 14 May - Connect with your resilience:
Staying Strong, 12.30pm-1.30pm

Thursday 15 May - Connect with the world:
Connecting Positively Online, 12 noon - 1pm

Friday 16 May - Connect with colleagues:
Speaking with Confidence in Everyday Conversations, 12noon-1pm
Active Listening, 2pm-3pm

Find out more and sign up: https://learning.unison.org.uk/events/?filter-0=20472

08/04/2025

UNISON's general secretary may have praise for the Labour government, but says some of its decisions ‘are indefensible’

08/04/2025

UK national minimum wage and national living wage increases from today (1 April).

💷 Check your pay. If you're not sure, speak to your union rep.

31/03/2025

Stephen Flynn has called on the UK Government to ensure MPs can vote on his bill which would deliver compensation for Waspi women as it comes before…

20/03/2025

Welcome to ULearn 2025 showcasing some of the best examples of the learning and training that’s available to you through UNISON College. We see some of the many ways we’re building on the achievements of 2023’s Year of Black Workers and 2024’s Year of LGBT+ Workers. And there are also profil...

20/03/2025

Local government reform can’t be used as cover for job cuts, says UNISON https://unsn.uk/4bYH0M9

17/03/2025

New protections for workers closer as Employment Rights Bill approved by MPs A major step was taken towards resolving key issues in the labour market last night after MPs voted to approve the government’s Employment Rights Bill 14 Mar 2025| News By Tim Sharp, Senior Policy Officer – trade union ...

04/02/2025

Unions representing 1.4m council and school employees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, submit annual pay claim.

Local government unions UNISON, GMB and Unite say a substantial award is essential as staff continue to struggle with rising living costs.
https://unsn.uk/4jCDFpi

04/02/2025

Defend the hard fort for right to protest

If you agree with what Rise stands for, and if you are ready to get organised to build a better world, sign up to explore how you can best help support and build Rise.