UNISON is the lead union for social workers, with over 40,000 social work members. Sadly, social work is a misunderstood role, and members often face a negative portrayal in the media. UNISON has commissioned a series of films about the importance of social work and how UNISON supports the profession. Working with 3 of our…
The TU Side has accepted the pay offer and are working with the employers to get it in members’ pay packets as a matter of urgency ! The NJC TU Side Joint Secretaries met on 1 November. GMB reported that their decision was not to take industrial action and to move to settle 2023 pay…
Since the start of this year, UNISON has been working on securing a fair pay increase for council and school workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Following the results of this year’s ballot, UNISON’s NJC Committee (our national committee overseeing our work on NJC pay) decided not to take industrial action. Since then, UNISON’s…
From 23 May to 4 July UNISON held an industrial action ballot for council and school workers in England and Wales over pay. The results were sent out to regions and branches who have worked hard to share the ballot results with members. As this was a ballot of 345,000 members in more than 4,300 employers,…
The NJC joint TU Executive met on 15th August and are now able to give an update on the position for NJC pay. UNISON Executive Reps then met with Unite and GMB and the three unions stated their respective positions and discussed potential next steps. Unite reported that they now have a mandate for action…
Following a three week consultation period and consultative ballot, the majority of Nottingham City UNISON members who took part in the consultative ballot voted to accept the proposals. As three unions are involved (UNISON, Unite and GMB) we have to await the outcome of the other two unions’ ballot before proceeding. The contractual changes to…
As this was a ballot of 345,000 members in more than 4,300 employers, the process of getting results out has been a complicated one. UNISON’s NJC Committee met on 11 July to consider the full results of the ballot. Due to the Tory anti-trade union laws, we can only take industrial action in employers where…
We want to see a National Care Service that: gives access to quality care for all those who need it. is focused on providing world-class social care, not delivering profits for shareholders. has national pay, terms and conditions for all care workers and a proper workforce plan. has the long-term and adequate funding for…
School uniform should be the least of a parent’s worries. That’s why UNISON’s very own charity, There for You, gives school uniform grants to members who need a helping hand in getting their kids kitted out for the new term. The grant programme is limited to 2,000 applications and will close once the maximum number…
Care workers, refuse collectors, social workers, teaching assistants, community workers, street cleaners and so many more go above and beyond every single day. Local government staff keep communities safe, clean and accessible, yet there is often little or no recognition for your hard work. With the cost-of-living skyrocketing to new highs every day, it’s time to…