Annette is a medical secretary in Scotland who loves that UNISON stands up for the whole NHS
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‘UNISON has backed me up … has encouraged me to become the person I am’
UNISON is a group of people having the same interests and the same cause
‘I am moved to tears and utterly overwhelmed by your support. Thank you’
I first got involved with UNISON because I had a workplace issue; I was accused of stealing something from the organisation I used to work at
You have three loves: your family, your partner, and then the movement that you would do anything for
My job is to support people with learning difficulties to live in the community independently.
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Three quarters of councils continue to insist on 15-minute homecare visits for elderly and disabled people, UNISON reveals
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The holiday season saw members across northern England and Scotland scramble to deal with floods. But flood defence is a year-round job
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Becoming an organ donor can be a gift – both for the lives you save, and the loved ones you leave behind
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UNISON members are helping workplaces, their families and communities to warm up for the festive season