Every month UNISON wins thousands of pounds for our members who are injured at work or at home through no fault of their own. Unlike no-win no-fee lawyers the union does not charge for this service and all the compensation goes to the member. In October this year we won over £96,000 for our members
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UNISON’s petition calling on the government to scrap the public sector pay cap and give NHS, council, police and schools staff a decent pay rise will be debated today (Monday) in Parliament. Ahead of the debate, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has written to the Prime Minister to ask her why the Budget failed to […]
On Monday 27th November activists and officials from UNISON West Midlands met Andy Haldane, the Bank of England’s Chief Economist. Mr Haldane is a member of the Monetary Policy Committee that sets interest rates. This visit was part of a UK wide tour by Mr Haldane designed to improve communications between the Bank of England […]
Proud Sponsers of the West Midlands Regional Awards 2017 We all like a treat over the festive season, so how about this one from Lookers Vauxhall? Our Free Fuel event gives you the opportunity to purchase a new Vauxhall car and receive a £500 Visa gift card, completely free. And here’s the twist – you […]
- Date
- 25 October 2017 2:00am–2:00am
The TUC National Inspection Day falls on the Wednesday of each European Health and Safety Week. This year UNISON is encouraging safety reps to specifically consider inspections focusing on whether the workplace is healthy for all ages. With the working population ageing and apprenticeship schemes being introduced as an alternative to schooling, this focus is […]
“We will require care workers to be paid the living wage and end the business models that rely on exploitative zero hours contracts.” Focusing on youth Mr Burnham’s […]
Devolution is finally reaching the English regions – on 4 May, voters get to elect the first batch of ‘metro mayors’
UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections
UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections
So when I came back to England, I just naturally changed course to work in a school.” She's not left her old passion behind her entirely – as well […]
Tamar Dixon started out as a dancer, but has since pursued a new passion as a teaching assistant
I’m proud of the job people who work in the health service do 24 hours a day, seven days a week: UNISON will always fight their corner against this government – by any means possible
General secretary Dave Prentis visits branch to see first hand the practical help and support provided to members
- Date
- 2 October 2016 1:30pm–6:00pm
- Location
- Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 2PA
Union hosts community sporting event to help build relationships across the community and raise UNISON’s profile