Lords force Tories into climbdown over trade union “check-off” plans
The Tories have today made a significant concession on the Trade Union Bill that will mean public sector…
Dave Prentis
Unison backs campaign to stay in the EU
Unison, one of Britain’s largest trade unions, has overcome its “doubts” and will campaign for Britain to remain…
Cameron underestimates the labour movement. We will fight on despite the Trade Union Bill
Teaching assistants. Cleaners. Nurses. Care workers. Lollipop ladies. Hardly a list of the people our society should want…
Dave Prentis re-elected as Unison general secretary
Dave Prentis has today been elected as Unison general secretary for a fourth term, topping the all-member election…
Unison chief Prentis hits out at Labour infighting
Labour cannot “degenerate into infighting”, Unison general secretary Dave Prentis has warned. His intervention comes just days after…
Why is attacking trade unions one of the Government’s top priorities?
The Queen’s Speech sets the government’s agenda for the coming parliament. And today’s gave a clear sign as…
1 in 6 care workers are paid less than the living wage, say Kendall and Prentis
1 in 6 care workers are paid less than the minimum wage, Liz Kendall, shadow minister for care…
A year of high stakes for pay packets
As the general election hurtles towards us, this year’s Fair Pay Fortnight provides a timely reminder of what a…
Labour needs a vision to inspire its roots
As the election approaches, Unison is continuing to work tirelessly in the marginals. For the past year we…
Will Labour remember the forgotten local government workforce?
Tomorrow local government workers will make up the majority of those taking part in the largest day of strike…
