Winning for workers

From landmark cases in the Court of Appeal to securing millions in settlements, UNISON’s legal services won massive victories for members in 2025

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Opinion: Why can’t Ofsted learn from its mistakes?

Ofsted exists to inspect, judge and regulate – but who’s making sure it is not inadequate or should be in special measures?

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government right to rule out unfair tribunal fees, says UNISON

The reintroduction of tribunal fees would undermine the positive changes in the Employment Rights Bill

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‘This is not just a piece of legislation, it’s a turning point, a transformative moment’

Conference welcomes the Employment Rights Bill, while aware that there is more to be done to see it over the finish line

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Court of Appeal rules Ofsted inspector was unfairly dismissed, says UNISON

Andrew Hewston’s six-year ordeal should finally be coming to an end

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Government plans to increase tribunal time limit to six months

In a win for UNISON, yesterday the government confirmed plans to double the time limit by which tribunal claims must be brought to six months

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Christina McAnea

Opinion: The Employment Rights Bill will balance the scales

Over the last decade, the balance of power at work has been tipped firmly away from workers. Christina McAnea explains how the forthcoming employment rights bill will change that – and the role UNISON will play on its journey into law

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High Court rules government’s Windrush failings are unlawful

Home secretary’s decisions found to be unlawful in UNISON legal case

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Unfair tribunal fees plan shows government is out of ideas, says UNISON

Tribunal fees deny the poorest and most vulnerable access to justice

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UNISON given go-ahead to join judicial review of government inaction over Windrush

High Court will hear how former home secretary Suella Braverman reneged on key recommendations from the Windrush scandal inquiry

News on the UNISON National site.