The Latest Breaking News from Unison

Labour heads into final day of policy forum looking to avoid unfunded pledges

Sir Keir Starmer has said the economic situation a future Labour government would inherit means tough decisions on spending.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Battle over two-child benefit cap looms at Labour policy event

Keir Starmer will face discontent from unions and MPs at the National Policy Forum in Nottingham

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Labour backlash against Starmer over child benefit U-turn

‘There’s a lot of unhappiness’: Keir Starmer hit by rebellion after backtracking on plans to scrap hated Tory policy

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

50 frontline health jobs are axed in Renfrewshire as more cuts are expected

Figures show the local body responsible for delivering care at home will cut 48 roles from an already over stretched workforce over the next two years.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

UK care operators accused of ‘shocking abuse’ of migrant workers

Unison says some workers given substandard accommodation and 80-hour weeks and forced to repay recruitment fees

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

Scottish firm who donated thousands to Tories now Scottish Labour's biggest backer

SCOTTISH Labour’s biggest backer is a Renfrewshire-based firm which previously gave over £600,000 to the Tories, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2023

The Welsh school with a 'pay as you can' cafe that is one of the best in world for overcoming adversity

Cadoxton Primary in Barry runs pay as you can food, clothes and uniform shops as well as a laundrette

Wales Online · Jul 2, 2023

Public-sector workers ready for ‘prolonged’ industrial action, union says

Workers from a number of unions including Unison, Nipsa and Unite gathered outside the Northern Ireland Office at Erskine House in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Early years workers in North Lanarkshire set to strike

UNISON’s ballot closed on Monday and saw an overwhelming 97 per cent vote to reject the plans to downgrade their posts and to take strike action on a 77 per cent turnout.

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023

North Lanarkshire nurseries face closure as workers vote for strike action

North Lanarkshire nurseries could be forced to close as early years workers have voted to take industrial action following the council's 'fire and rehire' proposals.

Glasgow Live · Jun 26, 2023