Joanna Moorcroft

Violence against women is a ‘national emergency’

‘We cannot ignore domestic abuse, the trafficking of women and girls, the rise of misogyny and online abuse, the poisoning of young boys’ minds’

Article on the UNISON National site.
Stephen Smellie speaking at NDC

Keeping net zero at the heart of UNISON’s agenda

UNISON has declared 2026 the Year of Green Activity with the union having a long and committed record in combating climate change

Article on the UNISON National site.
Shaher Saed, the general secretary of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, in a video message to NDC 2025

‘Our deepest appreciation and gratitude’

Palestinian workers thank UNISON members for their support at national conference

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘This is not just a piece of legislation, it’s a turning point, a transformative moment’

Conference welcomes the Employment Rights Bill, while aware that there is more to be done to see it over the finish line

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘We stand in solidarity’

UNISON reaffirms its commitment to the trans, gender-diverse and non-binary communities

Article on the UNISON National site.
NDC 2025 Liverpool

The slavery and exploitation of migrant workers

The care sector would collapse without migrant workers, but many face long hours, intimidation and a constant fear of being deported

Article on the UNISON National site.
Lee Saunders addressing conference

Political turmoil in the US could happen in the UK

In a stirring speech to national delegate conference, US union leader Lee Saunders offered a cautionary tale laced with fighting inspiration

News on the UNISON National site.

Rebuild services by taxing the wealthy, not targeting the vulnerable, says UNISON

General secretary says she wants Labour to do more to show it values public services and the people who deliver them.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea at NDC 2025

Christina McAnea vows to keep Labour honest

UNISON general secretary tells conference: ‘I’m not here to tell them they’re doing a good job – I’m here to tell them to do their job better’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Andrea Egan speaks at rostrum

Organising to win: ‘A strong union is built from the base up’

‘A strong union is built from the base up, with member power and strong branches’

Article on the UNISON National site.