New deal for low-paid staff at Newcastle University

More than 400 people will receive a pay rise, the majority part-time female staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Redcar racecourse voter registration reminder

UNISON joined Redcar racecourse recently to get the message out about the importance of registering to vote before the 20 April deadline

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Union welcomes living wage move in South Tyneside

Council’s move to phase in the living wage an ‘historic day’ for UNISON, says local branch

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS staff: Why we are striking on Monday

UNISON health members in England are taking five days of action for fair pay next week – starting first thing on Monday morning – and will be joined by colleagues in other unions including midwives

Article on the UNISON National site.

Two weeks to go until ‘Britain needs a pay rise’ march and rally

‘Make sure you come along, show your support and make a difference’

Article on the UNISON National site.

LGA urged to reconsider on pay proposals

UNISON calls for NJC employers to rethink and come forward with a pay offer which ‘begins to tackle the hardship facing all of our members’ in local government and schools (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS England action set for 13 October

‘Five days for fair pay’ starts with a four-hour strike on Monday 13 October, followed by four days of action short of a strike for the rest of the week

Article on the UNISON National site.

TUC warned about zero hours contracts and the Immigration Bill

Delegates told about the “dirty secret” of the employment figures and why the Immigration Bill is a “disgraceful and cynical piece of legislation”

Article on the UNISON National site.

General secretary tells TUC now is the time to make a stand

UNISON General secretary Dave Prentis has made an impassioned plea to end “the cycle of desperation” and defend all that the union movement has achieved

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON president tells Jarrow marchers – we can save the NHS

“We can save our NHS, but the time to act is now,” UNISON president Lucia McKeever told a rally in Nottingham during the People’s March for the NHS

Article on the UNISON National site.