Without all governments stepping up to this existential emergency, there is no doubt, we will run out of time to protect our planet
General Secretary
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Jeremy Hunt’s desperate autumn statement, claiming to fix the economic problems that his party caused, won’t pull the wool over voters’ eyes
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Where was the national care service? The problem is, this government isn’t listening to what the country needs
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‘Wirral NHS clinical support workers just want to be paid the proper rate for the work they do and the responsibilities they take’
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Today is an opportunity for all of UNISON to reaffirm its commitment to embracing diversity, promoting inclusivity, and actively confronting racism
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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’
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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
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We need all of you to have your say, so we can smash through the restrictive anti-trade union ballot thresholds
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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.
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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