The big picture

A graphic showing a brick wall with 'Firm Foundations: A UNISON series on the housing crisis" written on the bricks

Firm Foundations – housing: a basic human right

In the first of a series on the UK housing crisis, Simon Jackson explores the many issues involved, what the government intends to do about them, and what UNISON is doing

Occupational therapists, Rebecca Lewis (left) and Tina Stanton

‘We teach people to dance, not just walk’

At the start of Occupational Therapy Week 2024, UNISON finds out why OTs make a huge difference in health and social care

Proud to work in probation

Probation officers bring hope and rehabilitation to people involved in the criminal justice system. UNISON meets the members who are proud to work in probation – and hears about what needs to change

Our human rights saved from the brink of extinction

The Labour Party’s return to power should mark an end to central government’s attacks on the Human Rights Act. By UNISON head of legal Shantha David

‘Working people will decide this election’

Labour’s leader in Scotland, Anas Sarwar, believes that UNISON members are key to turning the page on 14 years of Tory government

Birmingham City Council building

Stats reveal the impact of funding cuts on local government

One story is an anecdote – the stories of millions of workers become statistics

14 years of the Tories – social care

UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards describes how the Conservatives have brought social care to its knees

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

14 years of the Tories – energy, climate crisis and the environment

UNISON’s national secretaries reflect on the disastrous effect of Conservative government on their sectors

14 years of the Tories – local government

UNISON’s national secretaries reflect on the disastrous effect of Conservative government on their sectors