Police staff at breaking point over low pay, soaring workloads and high stress

From crushing workloads to the clear impact of continued low pay on morale, it’s no wonder one fifth of staff are considering leaving the sector.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Sussex Police signing UNISON anti-racism charter

Sussex Police signs up to UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter

The charter promises to tackle racism in its workplace and promote a diverse workforce

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Fair pay for probation graphic

Probation pay campaign sees award re-opened

HMPPS re-opens award, with unions voting to accept new and improved offer

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

14 years of the Tories – police and probation

UNISON national officer for police and justice Ben Priestley on how catastrophic cuts and mismanagement have impacted the justice system

The unsung heroes of policing

The Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition marks the vital contribution of UNISON members in keeping communities safe

Police forces in England and Wales could face a £700m budget shortfall, warns UNISON 

Without more funding to plug these huge budget shortfalls, public confidence in the police will continue to fall. 

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Police and justice conference

Delegates pass key motions to protect probation workers

Several key motions were passed at UNISON’s police and justice conference on providing security and support to members working in probation

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

MPs join UNISON in celebrating 20 years of the PCSO

Everyone agrees that the police community support officer is an ‘integral’ and much-loved part of the policing team – and we need more

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Pioneers of community policing

To mark the 20th anniversary of the police community support officer, three PCSOs describe the pleasures and challenges of being the force’s ‘eyes and ears on the street’

Portrait of Lee Middlemass

Probation on a pittance

Having survived a disastrous period of part-privatisation, UNISON members in the Probation Service are still undervalued and underpaid. Lee Middlemass is one of them