Together we are strong

Across the union, UNISON members send solidarity to members on strike today

Article on the UNISON National site.

We can manage workplace stress, says campaign

With the government spending cuts putting both workers and communities at risk, European Health and Safety Week this autumn will provide a vital opportunity to promote good health and safety practice

Article on the UNISON National site.

How you can help local government members

Council and school workers on NJC pay terms in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will strike on 10 July – and you can support them

Article on the UNISON National site.

Prentis tells UNISON that this autumn is the time to make a stand

Dave Prentis drew a line in the sand this afternoon, when he addressed the UNISON national delegate conference in Brighton saying that this autumn, we would make a stand

Article on the UNISON National site.

Fickle and dangerous cuts leave communities exposed

Environment Agency must have staff and resources to strengthen coastal defences and safeguard against future disasters

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Scourge of zero hours spreading

Zero hours contracts are increasingly spreading across the water, environment and transport sectors, bringing insecurity and exploitation of staff, the service group conference heard

Article on the UNISON National site.

Labour will make water work for consumers and workers

Shadow water minister Angela Smith pledged that a Labour government would reshape the water industry in the interests of consumers and workers

Article on the UNISON National site.

Services that keep our communities alive

Your work keeps communities alive, general secretary Dave Prentis told the union’s water, environment and transport service group conference as it met in Brighton

Article on the UNISON National site.

Public health risk as World Cup fever strikes

Public and workers ‘caught short’ by public toilet closures

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Britain needs a pay rise national demonstration – 18 October

Further details have been released by the TUC for anyone wanting to attend the national demonstration – Britain needs a pay rise – on 18 October in London

Article on the UNISON National site.