Disability and us

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

New financial penalties for employers who ‘fire and rehire’ 

From 20 January 2025, employers who fail to collectively consult with unions may have to pay up to 25% more in compensation

Stars in Our Schools: ‘Without support staff, there’d be no school’

UNISON met two long-standing school activists who share why Stars in Our Schools is so important to them

Healthcare assistants: Re-banded, rewarded and respected

Healthcare assistants are winning reward, recognition and respect in UNISON’s Pay Fair for Patient Care campaign, which has seen thousands of the lowest-paid NHS workers re-banded and paid significant back-pay for performing clinical duties

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Unlocking our potential

UNISON’s disabled members are working hard to combat unfair treatment at work.