Join us this evening for an online rally, as we build for action on pay in Scottish schools
General Secretary’s blog
UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea’s blog.
At Labour’s national policy forum this weekend, UNISON told the party ‘We need a fundamental shift of power and prosperity back into workers’ hands’
Punishing children to ‘encourage’ parents is wrong and all politicians should reject any policy that’s proven to impoverish families
On its 75th birthday, UNISON commits, again, to fight for Nye Bevan’s vision
He continues to forget that his department as Secretary of State was not just for health, but social care too
1993 was a year of exceptional events – and UNISON being formed was one
If Windrush had never docked, we wouldn’t be celebrating 75 years of our treasured NHS this year, because many of that generation went to work in the health service
We need all of you to have your say, so we can smash through the restrictive anti-trade union ballot thresholds
June marks the start of Pride season. Let’s be proud of our achievements over the years on LGBT+ inclusion, and make sure we keep equality at the heart of everything UNISON does.
I know it’s a difficult decision to vote to take action and be prepared to lose a day’s pay, but we’ve won through strike action before, and I have every confidence we can do it again
They don’t do it for the prestige, they do it for the difference they can make to people’s lives, every day – its time to recognise their superhuman efforts
UNISON members are negotiating more inclusive policies that protect and support trans, non-binary and gender diverse members in workplaces up and down the country
It’s down to you to put the right people into positions of responsibility in our union. But hurry – voting closes soon
This year, UNISON will be giving Doreen and Neville Lawrence honorary life membership as a mark of respect for their enormous contributions to fight racism across UK society
The NEC makes decisions on your behalf and, working collectively, they must put UNISON members’ interests first – please use your vote