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…
Did you know that in 2022, the Legal Services team secured £29 million in compensation for members and their families, most of which were workplace related claims. We can support you too – keep up to date with the latest in each issue. This issue has information on: workplace discrimination – take our quiz the attack on EU law…
It’s International Women’s Day today and as the UK’s biggest women’s organisation, UNISON takes it seriously. This year’s IWD theme is embrace equity – imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can #EmbraceEquity.…
The cost-of-living crisis continues to raise the price of everything, from household bills to everyday essentials. There is a long way to go until your pay is where it needs to be. UNISON is campaigning for a decent NJC pay increase for 2023, which will affect members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are…
UNISON is calling on the Church of England and Catholic Church to honour the living Wage pledge in schools – we have also called for them to require contractors in schools to pay full sick pay. Press Release
The NJC pay consultation for 2023 has now commenced – the claim is for RPI + 2%. The UNISON NJC Committee met on 8 November 2022 to consider the contents of the NJC pay claim for 2023, as well as the process for consulting members. This circular sets out the issues the Committee discussed, before…