Local government strike ballot will start on 23 May

The UNISON local government industrial action ballot in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will start on 23 May

Article on the UNISON National site.

Newcastle festival combines music and campaigning

UNISON activists in Newcastle took the opportunity of the union’s annual multicultural music festival at the Easter weekend to challenge racism and myths about immigration

Article on the UNISON National site.

Recruitment: 7 things to do this week

Make May Matter in the latest recruitment drive kicking off next week

Article on the UNISON National site.

Get set for our spring recruitment drive

UNISON is gearing up for a further massive union-wide recruitment campaign this spring

Article on the UNISON National site.

NUT strike: advice to UNISON members

The NUT is taking strike action on 26 March: advice for UNISON members working in English chools

Article on the UNISON National site.

Remember the dead, fight for the living

UNISON launches 2014 international workers memorial day campaign with new poster

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges government to stop stalling over pension protections

Local government pension scheme will not be able to function after 1 April, without agreed protections

Article on the UNISON National site.

Teesside University becomes a living wage employer

Teesside University has become the latest university to announce that it is to raise the pay of its lowest-paid staff

Article on the UNISON National site.

Local government dispute declared

UNISON, Unite and GMB declare formal dispute over failure to make a pay offer on 14 February ( England, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Article on the UNISON National site.

Stop this license to pollute

Get your MP to sign the Commons early day motion against 1,500 Environment Agency job cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.