News Explained: How could Unison disaffiliate from Labour? Following the shock result of the Unison general secretary election of Andrea Egan, who has been openly critical… James Tibbitts 17th December, 2025, 1:06 pm
Analysis ‘Andrea Egan’s Unison win will reshape Labour’s internal politics – we just don’t yet know how’ Andrea Egan’s victory will have major implications for the Labour Party. Andrea has made little secret of her… Emma Burnell 17th December, 2025, 12:20 pm
News Andrea Egan defeats Christina McAnea in Unison general secretary election Andrea Egan has ousted Christina McAnea as general secretary of Unison after a vote of union members. In… Daniel Green 17th December, 2025, 10:06 am
News ‘Labour needs a reset’, says boss of Britain’s largest trade union Unison general secretary Christina McAnea has called on the government to “reset” and focus more on making people’s… Daniel Green 12th November, 2025, 6:00 am
Interview Unison boss: We’ll back Labour – but fight them when we must Members of Britain’s biggest trade union are voting to determine their future in Unison’s latest general secretary election.… Daniel Green 12th November, 2025, 6:00 am
News Could Andrea Egan shatter Unison’s cosy relationship with Labour? Ever since Keir Starmer came to power, Unison has been one of his most loyal backers. Unlike Unite,… Luke O'Reilly 5th September, 2025, 6:00 am
News Usdaw leadership election looms as Paddy Lillis to retire – after Christina McAnea warns ‘no vacancy’ at Unison The general secretary of retail workers’ union Usdaw Paddy Lillis will step down in July, the Labour-affiliated union… Tom Belger 18th February, 2025, 7:45 pm
News TUC Congress 2024: Unions back universal free school meals and right to food Union delegates have voted in favour of a motion which calls on the TUC to campaign for universal… Morgan Jones 11th September, 2024, 10:11 am
News Unions welcome Labour government’s move to repeal anti-strike law Leading trade unions have welcomed the Labour government’s announced intention to repeal anti-strike laws put forward by the… James Moules 6th August, 2024, 3:38 pm
Comment ’40 years on from the miners’ strike, this Durham Miners’ Gala was a special one’ The Durham Miners’ Gala, held on the 2nd Saturday of July and in its 138th year, is a… Morgan Jones 14th July, 2024, 11:46 am