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Feature of the week

The Thames Barrier – protecting London

‘If the Barrier failed there would be a catastrophe’. We talk to some of the UNISON members who make sure that it doesn’t

Behind the headlines

Photo from inside a book shelf, looking through the books at a man and a woman, who are looking in.

Long overdue: Why we need a new chapter on library funding 

They’ve been halved since 2010. But there’s a better way forward for these vital community hubs

‘People are more unkind’: inside Reform’s councils

Reform UK has control of 10 local councils in England. UNISON members speak of chaos and division

‘The part of our work connected with war is never ending’

Ukrainian trade unionist Ivanna Khrapko reflects on four years of life in a warzone

The big picture

Graphic image of a robotic hand holding the planet Earth in its fingers

Is AI green? Just don’t ask ChatGPT

Whether it’s consuming vast amounts of energy and water, or producing frightening levels of CO2, artificial intelligence is certainly not good for the environment

Breaking the chain

The problems faced by plantation workers in Costa Rica illustrate the urgent need for supply chain regulation

UNISON people

Claire Hunter-Girdler smiling in front of an ambulance

Our One Team winners

This year the judges were blown away by the range and quality of entries for UNISON’s One Team Awards. We meet the winners

Anita Rose, UNISONDirect call handler

Phone a friend

UNISON’s team of call handlers provide something few trade unions offer: a dedicated service where members can reach a real person in moments of crisis

Disability and us

To mark Disability History Month, two of UNISON’s most senior disabled activists share their thoughts on what needs to change

UNISON on film

Making social care work in England

A national care service in England is becoming a reality – but there’s still much to do

A still image from the film, showing people walking through a train station, sped up. It reads: "The Employment Rights Bill will transform life at work.

A better life at work

What is it? How will it change working lives? How did we get here? And what happens next? An introduction to the Employment Rights Bill

Guides and briefings

How to talk about climate change

Having a constructive conversation that builds trust and can lead to positive action

How to prepare for the Employment Rights Act

What branches and activists need to do – starting now

How to spot fake news

Populist politicians and the far right deliberately use disinformation. So how can we tell when it’s fake?

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