Christina McAnea on a picket line in Sheffield, with ambulance strikers, addressing the media

Blog: Why we must defend the right of working people to strike

The anti-strike bill is draconian and undemocratic, and will do nothing to fix the problems this government has caused

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general secretary Christina McAnea with UNISON members outside a London hospital

Blog: It is within their power to give NHS workers the pay they deserve

“This government let frontline workers take responsibility when times were at their toughest, but now it refuses to take responsibility for the things that are in its control”

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Christina McAnea

Blog: The £60bn gamble with the future of our country

Today’s budget is proof the money exists. But the political will to help working people doesn’t

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Christina McAnea

Blog: A broken system – in our economy and in social care

Let’s show solidarity with members at St Monica Trust care homes, who are taking strike action as their employer tries to fire and rehire them

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Portrait of Christina McAnea

When we have no choice but to strike

As the cost of living crisis shows no signs of easing, our right to strike is more important than ever

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Portrait of Christina McAnea

Blog: The Tory leadership race

These live debates have given us an unusual close-up of the Tories’ division, chaos and incompetence, and a front row view of their dying days in Westminster

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Portrait of Christina McAnea

Blog: Unions are the solution, not the problem

The TUC have already reported a surge in membership interest with online enquiries into trade union membership increasing by 700%

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Christina McAnea

Blog: Why it’s vital police staff have their say this week

UNISON has pushed to get the best possible pay offer for 2021 and 2022 – but we now need a high turnout in our consultative ballot

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Blog: The spring statement is a slap in the face for workers

Promises to cut taxes in the future won’t cut the mustard with families living a financial hell today

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Microscopic view of the Coronavirus

UNISON seeks ‘clarity’ on removal of COVID-19 from risk assessments

Union says that government’s ‘potentially dangerous’ Living with COVID-19 plans could undermine health and safety regulations in England

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