Papering over cracks – the truth about social housing

Housing is going to be a major issue at this year’s general election. One UNISON housing activist explains the sector, and why he and his colleagues are being brought back in-house

UNISON hosts housing roundtables with Generation Rent

The roundtables in mid-April will be open to all union members who privately rent, and participants’ time will be reimbursed with gift vouchers

Article on the UNISON National site.
Generation Rent logo

Free events will help renters know their rights

Don’t miss Renters’ Rights Awareness Week, covering a range of topics

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.

UNISON NDC Conference 2023

Conference continues debate on the cost of living

Three motions on the issue were debated on Friday morning – including the effect on Black workers and renters

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

High housing costs driving up poverty among public service workers, says UNISON  

Report shows rapid rise in rent and mortgage payments is taking significant toll

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Homes for all – housing day of action

A day of action on 11 February will call on the Westminster government to fund a rent freeze and end evictions during the cost of living crisis

Article on the UNISON National site.
block of flats

Take part in UNISON’s survey on the state of housing

The work will find out more about the housing issues members are facing

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

A decent place to live

A new housing report commissioned by UNISON paints a shocking picture of the UK’s housing crisis, while offering a positive vision for the future of affordable housing

general secretary Christina McAnea with UNISON members outside a London hospital

Blog: How to start solving the housing crisis

Our communities need public services and they need the people providing those services living close by

Article, General Secretary on the UNISON National site.