“Regarded as a moderniser and a born organiser, Tom set about transforming the party and in 1997 helped lead it to a historic landslide victory. In 1998, Tom stood down as general secretary, becoming ...

“Recognition of the state of Palestine is a critical step towards bringing peace to the region, ending the illegal occupation and respecting basic human rights. “The prime minister’s decision has been ...

Commenting on the government’s announcement that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Wednesday): ...

The specialist health workers are demanding their roles are re-banded to reflect their knowledge, skills and training ...

A British Asian social worker, who claimed she was subject to racial discrimination by her employer Leicester City Council, has won a significant legal victory at the Court of Appeal, says UNISON ...

Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only ...

Commenting on new data published today (Tuesday) by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services showing a significant rise in overspending on care by councils in England, UNISON general ...

Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) are entering their third round of strike action in a long-running dispute over backpay. After taking 15 days of ...

Responding to deputy prime minister Angela Rayner’s speech to the Local Government Association conference earlier today (Thursday) on council funding reforms and outsourcing, UNISON general secretary ...

Christina McAnea says ‘failed yesteryear approaches’ mustn’t undermine success prospects. Commenting on the publication of the government’s ten-year plan for the NHS today (Thursday), UNISON general ...

Commenting on the government’s plans to implement the Employment Rights Bill, UNISON head of policy Sampson Low said: “This bill is a game changer that can’t come soon enough. It’s the most ...