UNISON tells London housing associations planning merger that success of plans relies on ‘efforts of dedicated workforce’
housing associations
New UNISON briefing on government’s Housing and Planning Bill highlights risks and offer advice on what you can do
Plans to increase the country’s housing stock are welcome, but do nothing to tackle the problems for those on low incomes
Housing policies announced in the July Budget will lead to fewer social homes at social rents being built, and will cause hardship to vulnerable tenants on modest incomes, says UNISON
More than 4,000 physical and verbal assaults on housing staff reported in 2014 and at beginning of 2015
Meeting debates key issues facing those members who work in housing association
Union describes planning minister’s comments about a ‘moral right’ to decent homes as ‘a bit ripe’ given the government’s ‘shambolic’ housing policies
Union says the government has slashed affordable home budget by 60% and caused confusion in planning
Charity is making increased profits, but plans to axe all staff and re-employ them on worse terms and conditions
As Future Homes Commission suggests pension funds could pay for massive private housing projects, UNISON reminds government funds must be invested in best interests of members.