Union will not stand for political vetting, says Christina McAnea
Northern Ireland

‘We need a voice – I want to speak up for low-paid women’. Meet our new UNISON president, Catherine McKenna
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson speaks to UNISON about her plans to rebuild the education system – and how that can impact on the union’s members

General secretary addresses UNISON’s women’s conference and says: “We must speak up for women’s issues”

On a freezing day in Northern Ireland, they walked out for the money they’ve been promised – but are still waiting for
Health and education staff strike over absent pay rise

‘Education workers in Northern Ireland are not prepared to sit and wait while you sort out all the political problems. Working people need pay justice now’
Reform needed so wages are applied fairly
Two-day action this week comes as members have yet to be made pay offer in absence of devolved government
Escalation of strike action ‘finally got the message through’