UNISON accuses government of making the housing crisis worse

Union calls on the government to make capital funding available to housing associations and councils

Article on the UNISON National site.

Survey shows government grant shifts resources from north to south

Money for new homes bonus scheme is deducted from council grants and redistributed

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns government’s housing policy

Union describes planning minister’s comments about a ‘moral right’ to decent homes as ‘a bit ripe’ given the government’s ‘shambolic’ housing policies

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON says government’s plans for housing are ‘shambolic’

Union says the government has slashed affordable home budget by 60% and caused confusion in planning

Article on the UNISON National site.

Turning point turns on hard-working staff

Charity is making increased profits, but plans to axe all staff and re-employ them on worse terms and conditions

Article on the UNISON National site.

Pension-funded house building might face legal challenge

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.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

The marches in London, Glasgow and Belfast will send the government a strong message that people want a Future that Works

Article on the UNISON National site.

Delegates condemn the big society rhetoric from government

Conference condemns spiralling senior management salaries in the sector at a time when workers’ terms and conditions are being cut

Article on the UNISON National site.