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UNISON to launch public services manifesto

With less than a year to go to the general election, UNISON is launching its manifesto for public services

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Care UK members set for new strike

UNISON members at Care UK in Doncaster will begin new strike action tomorrow for two weeks, after the company refused to even discuss a wage rise this year

Article on the UNISON National site.

999 call for the NHS

UNISON is supporting the 999 Call for the NHS people's march, part of a campaign started by a group of mothers from Darlington. "We all need the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Speak out on 18 October

Dave Prentis issues rallying call to make October demo the the biggest this country has ever seen

Article on the UNISON National site.

Have your say on the national minimum wage

The Low Pay Commission is running an online survey on the national minimum wage to inform a report to the government – have your say before 26 September

Article on the UNISON National site.

National minimum wage goes up

The national minimum wage rates have gone up from 1 October 2014

Article on the UNISON National site.

Commission urged to end minimum wage age discrimination

Young workers suffer age discrimination in minimum wage rates and it should end says UNISON in TUC young workers’ month

Article on the UNISON National site.

Apprentices in local government survey

UNISON is running an online survey of local government apprentices to find out more about their workplace and what they want from the union – closing date 8 December

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for a new housing deal for young people

A report from UNISON has revealed the housing problems facing young people, and calls for a more joined-up approach to dealing with the issue

Article on the UNISON National site.

Young members’ weekend

The young members’ weekend on 15-17 May in Nottingham is an opportunity to find out more about the union and how to play a part in the union’s campaigning to defend public services

Article on the UNISON National site.

So you think you could never speak at a UNISON conference?

Neither did young member Victoria Haddow, so she did something about it After a few months on the Regional Young Members Committee I fancied a challenge! I’d heard that another young member, Stacey Davies from Cambridge had spoken at last year’s National Local Government Conference. That was something I couldn’t see myself doing, at least […]

News, UNISON voices on the UNISON Eastern site.

Do you know an award-winning young member?

Do you know a young UNISON member who has been involved in effective and innovative campaigning – or is just an outstanding trade unionist?

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Apprenticeships and UNISON – why the two go together

With an apprenticeship and UNISON membership you’re set up for life! To join UNISON – at the apprentice rate of £10 per year – call 0800 171 2193 […]

News, UNISON voices on the UNISON Eastern site.

Louise Fountain tells us why she decided on an apprenticeship in the NHS

Although I have only been doing it for two months my tutor says that I am doing really well and am already ahead of schedule. Some of […]

News, UNISON voices on the UNISON Eastern site.

Young UNISON members gather to plan campaigns

Book now for UNISON’s annual national young members weekend on 13-15 May

Article on the UNISON National site.