A Greener Planet

Peter Frost and Ilina Todorovska are green reps who also have important environmental roles with their councils – lending them a dual perspective on the fight to avert the climate crisis

Norway: showing the way

Properly funded public services. A respected, well-treated workforce. A strong relationship between government and unions. No, we’re not talking about the UK

6 reasons to join UNISON

Heart UNISON is part of Heart Unions Week, the TUC’s annual event celebrating unions, and encouraging everyone to join one.

NHS Pay: The fourth day of strikes

On 10 February, UNISON health members returned to picket lines around the country, for the fourth day of strike action over pay. Our film recounts the day.

COVID-19 public inquiry – ensuring our members’ voices are heard

As the inquiry into the UK’s response to the pandemic prepares for its first public hearings, UNISON policy officer David Arnold outlines the process, the questions that will be addressed and the opportunities for members to share their experiences

Charan Sekhon collects his MBE from King Charles at Windsor Castle

Environment Agency officer and ‘volunteering legend’ receives MBE

Charan Sekhon, a UNISON branch welfare and equalities officer, received the award for over two decades of charitable works

Turkey police squad protecting government against riot - protest fighting concept, military 3D Illustration on flag background

Rebranded Türkiye – still branding trade unionists as terrorists

Turkey may now be Türkiye, but the state’s attacks on trade unions continue. Janey Starling talked to the president of the Confederation of Public Employees Trade Unions

Women in Glasgow striking for equal pay

The workers’ protections set to be thrown on the Brexit bonfire

With its Retained EU Law Bill, the government intends to rip workers’ protections out of the UK law books. Find out what this means, and what you can do to stop it

Collage of pictures of UNISON members taking action

2022 – a year of watershed wins

UNISON has won some incredible victories for workers this year, from securing record-breaking pay increases to winning landmark victories in the Supreme Court

Portrait of Polly Jpnes

Fighting for the right to be politically active

UNISON member Polly Jones was sacked from her job for simply expressing an interest in standing as an an MP. The legal battle that followed has far-reaching implications