UNISON to negotiate pay and conditions for staff at one of the UK’s largest housing associations

The agreement means staff will have a voice that is heard and respected in the workplace

Press release on the UNISON National site.

What happens if public service workers can’t afford to live near their work?

The cost of housing in London and the impact on public services

Article, P.S data on the UNISON National site.

Blog: For public service workers, London’s housing situation is bleak

The housing crisis is one of the greatest problems – and challenges – that our country faces. For too long, not enough homes have been built. As a result, house prices in many parts of the country have risen dramatically, often to levels which make housing completely unaffordable for those who provide our vital public services.

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

Rising housing costs forcing public service workers out of London, says UNISON

UNISON launches a survey report into the impact of housing costs on London’s public service workers

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Building a national housing consensus and homes for all

We need to restore direct investment and subsidy for public housing

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘We need to talk about safe housing’

The horrific tragedy at Grenfell tower pushes safe housing up the agenda at UNISON’s local government conference

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Shifting the balance of power

Devolution is finally reaching the English regions – on 4 May, voters get to elect the first batch of ‘metro mayors’

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

Shifting the balance of power

Devolution is finally reaching the English regions – on 4 May, voters get to elect the first batch of ‘metro mayors’

Housing white paper won’t help low-paid workers, says UNISON

Responding to the publication of the government’s white paper on housing today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “For years now many people have been priced out of buying or renting in towns, cities and rural areas across the country. “This means nurses, care workers, teaching assistants and other public servants are increasingly forced to […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Close up of balloons with the UNISON logo

Members fight back against derecognition threat

Housing association members could be balloted over industrial action at newly merged housing group, one of largest in Europe

Article, News on the UNISON National site.