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
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A union learning agenda is not just another perk of being in a union, it’s a matter of equality. Janey Starling finds out about the UNISON College
Each year, UNISON’s Local Service Champions Awards celebrate the extraordinary work of our local government members. Meet this year’s champion and runner-up
UNISON members explain why they took part in the TUC’s march and rally
In the run up to the 18 June, we spoke to three UNISON members asking how the cost of living is affecting them and why they’re marching
The big national 18 June cost of living march and rally is fast approaching. But if this is going to be your first march, what can you expect? Simon Jackson picks the brains of two of UNISON’s most experienced stewards to find out
To mark the 20th anniversary of the police community support officer, three PCSOs describe the pleasures and challenges of being the force’s ‘eyes and ears on the street’
On International Workers’ Memorial Day, Chris Cooper, a member of UNISON’s national health and safety committee, shares the tragic story behind why he became an H&S rep
This year, 14 May is ODP Day. What’s an ODP? It’s an operating department practitioner – and it might be the best career you’ve never heard of, as two UNISON members explain
The chairs of UNISON’s young and retired members’ committees share their thoughts about the different challenges and motivations facing their members