Rotherham Council signs UNISON’s ethical care charter

Authority makes commitment to ensure staff are treated with respect

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Care workers win in Bath

Care and health workers have been told that their roles will be returning to Bath and North East Somerset Council

News on the UNISON National site.

Exposing cowboy care providers: the state of social care

Research published today by the Centre for Health and Public Interest shows what UNISON members have been saying for decades: residential care homes are being run irresponsibly.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Labour would change social care for the better

UNISON welcomes set of solid proposals that will improve the lives of so many

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Home health care worker and an elderly couple

New radio drama highlights the plight of care workers pushed to their limits

UNISON played vital role in scripting BBC Radio 4 series

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON takes a step forward at Cornerstone

Central Arbitration Committee says union’s bid for statutory recognition can go head at Scottish care charity

News on the UNISON National site.

Care staff forced to sleep in offices and not wash

Care staff on overnight shifts are having to bed down at work in offices or on dirty mattresses

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Birmingham care workers celebrate momentous victory

Long-running strike looks to be over

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Four Seasons difficulties show care sector is in need of urgent reform

Commenting on the announcement today (Tuesday) that two of the holding companies behind care firm Four Seasons have gone into administration, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The company has been teetering on the brink for some time. While today’s announcement won’t immediately affect jobs or the running of care homes, it should act as an […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

It’s time to end poverty wages and exploitative practices

‘The only people who will deliver for social care workers are this union,’ conference delegates hear

Article on the UNISON National site.