On the 4th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, trade unionist Ivanna Khrapko talks about the physical and psychological toll of life in a warzone, and how the role of unions in her country is more important than ever
Behind the headlines
Christina McAnea made history when she became UNISON’s first female general secretary. We take a look back at just some of her achievements as she retires from the union
Patrick Ward speaks to two UNISON members about their role in making public services more sustainable
Maggi Ferncombe, UNISON’s assistant general secretary for regions & governance, talks through what activists and branches need to do – starting now
Darienne Flemington and Fiona Hutton are a long-term lesbian couple whose relationship became the catalyst for one of the UK’s landmark shifts in LGBT+ immigration rights
In his comparisons of populist political figures past and present, Glover offers a grim warning of history repeating itself
‘I’m so proud of the role the union has played in drafting and delivering legislation that will be a gamechanger for our members’
The UN’s annual climate conference, held this November in Brazil, led to a significant win for the campaign to ensure a just transition in climate policy. Tracey Wainwright, the energy sector member on UNISON’s national executive council, was there
To mark Disability History Month 2025, two of UNISON’s most senior disabled activists, Jeanette Lloyd and Tina Kemp, share their thoughts on what needs to change for disabled people
A green survey of members reveals some interesting findings, ahead of the 2026 UNISON Year of Green Activity. By Natalie Lanzalaco