Opinion: Still standing up for members in uncertain times

With a mixed economic picture at home and increased uncertainty abroad, UNISON continues to fight for what is best for members and their families

Article on the UNISON National site.

Scrapping two-child benefit cap can’t come a moment too soon, says UNISON

Government must do more to ease cost of living pressures for those who need support

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Young members month

Opinion: Why mental health matters for young workers

It’s TUC Young Workers’ Month and UNISON’s young members are using it to promote their campaign, Young Members’ Mental Health Matters!

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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What public service workers want from this election 

Cost of living, the economy and the health service dominate UNISON members’ concerns

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Survey reveals impact on families of low maternity pay

Statutory maternity pay, at 47% of the national living wage and 37% of women’s median incomes, is forcing new mothers back to work early or into debt

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Swelling bankers’ pay packets won’t help people struggling with bills

Ministers should be helping the millions struggling with rising bills, not allowing their wealthy pals to feather their nests further

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

PM’s policy wheezes are last desperate roll of the dice from a government on borrowed time

Christina McAnea tells Rishi Sunak to call an election and let the people elect a government that can put right the many wrongs of the past decade

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Get support with your energy bills

The vice chair of There for You’s board, Debi Potter, explains the upcoming phase of the Energy Support Fund

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Workers speak out about mileage rates

“We have not had an increase in our mileage costs for twelve years, yet the fuel prices have vastly been inflated”

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Through the roof

The rapid rise of rent is putting low-paid UNISON members at risk of destitution.