The labour movement comes together for Remain

I joined general secretaries from unions representing millions of working people, the Labour shadow cabinet and Jeremy Corbyn to say unequivocally that if people value our economy, our working rights and our health service, they should vote next Thursday to remain in the EU.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Brexiteers Michael Gove and Boris Johnson guilty of ‘nauseating cynicism’ over the NHS

Brexiteers Michael Gove and Boris Johnson are guilty of ‘nauseating cynicism’ in pretending to care about the NHS when they belong to a government that is to blame for ‘eye-watering’ public service cuts, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis will warn later today. In a speech at the Our NHS: Safer IN rally at the TUC’s […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Unbelievable NHS claims are losing votes for the Brexit brigade

I’m glad that Sarah Wollaston has listened to the concerns of those workers and many others – led by UNISON – over the risk Brexit poses to our public services. And I hope that her comments give further pause for thought to those who the Vote Leave campaign are cynically trying to con with false claims about NHS spending.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

EU referendum: registration to vote deadline extended

Voter registration deadline extended for EU referendum after government website collapses

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Health committee chair makes the right choice on EU vote, says UNISON

Having listened carefully to both sides of the debate, I believe our NHS & research will be safer if Britain remains in the EU — Sarah Wollaston MP (@sarahwollaston) June 8, 2016 Responding to the defection of Sarah Wollaston MP to the Remain camp over claims the NHS would benefit financially if the UK voted […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Care about the future of our NHS? Then voting Remain is the best choice

If the UK votes for Brexit on 23 June in the hope of a better NHS, what the country will really be voting for is a weaker, poorer, more overstretched service. One where patients can’t help but notice the difference.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

EU campaign will focus on NHS and racism around migration, NEC

UNISON executive prepares for EU referendum and union conference

Article on the UNISON National site.

23 June: five key questions on the EU referendum

When you’re considering how to vote in the EU referendum later this month, here are five key points to have in mind

Article on the UNISON National site.

Migration and the EU referendum

UNISON produces two new factsheets on migration and an inclusive Europe as part of campaign for a Remain vote in the EU referendum on 23 June

Article on the UNISON National site.

United in our condemnation of the ugly rhetoric employed by Brexit campaigners

Although UNISON is encouraging a Remain vote, it’s clear that there are arguments for leaving the EU. But they aren’t being made by the bilious, hate-filled campaigns aiming to drag us into international isolationism. They deserve our unreserved condemnation for their baseless attacks on immigrants and fear that diminishes their case and this entire debate.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.