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Behind the news

From congestion charging to adult learning, we explore the issues that affect us all - or should!

Breathing fresh life into equalities agenda

(27/06/08) New bill will spotlight discrimination that is swept under the carpet

Aphasia – busting the barriers

(28/05/08) For UNISON member Pat Gallagher, the development of aphasia creates many challenges – for her and those around her

Breast really is best

(25/04/08) May is breastfeeding awareness month and it's the perfect time to make sure that mothers and their babies get the best support possible

Wish you were here?

(21/03/08) UNISON's Croyde Bay holiday village offers a great opportunity for low-paid members through its Holidays for All scheme

United in the fight against HIV/AIDS

(21/03/08) The work we do in southern Africa on HIV/AIDS is a vital part of UNISON's agenda

Justice for one, justice for all

(22/02/08) Migrant workers are key to our public services - organising them is key to our union

NHS trust builds jobs and health

(25/01/08) A unique project in Tayside is tackling NHS recruitment problems in a way that is also helping the long-term unemployed

A whole new Somerset – brought to you by IBM

(21/12/07) A new deal between councils in Somerset and IT giant IBM has lessons for all branches

Public servants deserve fair pay

(18/12/07) The TUC and its 26 member unions representing the UK's public sector workforce have launched a major new campaign urging the government not to impose below-inflation public-sector pay increases in the coming year.

Answering the call of duty

(17/12/07) Members working in police control rooms are the voice at the end of the line when the public needs help. But low staffing poses a serious threat to public safety.

Living - and learning - again

(23/11/07) One UNISON member in Blackpool has been able to use her own traumatic experiences to help others step out on to the union learning road

Speaking up for vulnerable workers

(26/10/07) With millions of workers throughout the UK suffering low pay, unsafe workplaces, insecurity and even abuse of their basic human rights, the TUC is determined that things have to change

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