Organising Steward Course Dates 2025

For all new stewards the first step is to undertake our Organising stewards training. The first dates for 2025 are now available. Booking will open soon. We understand that to request time off as a new active member you need as much notice to ensure the request is granted. Your local branch will be happy to support you.

UNISON members hold placards and flags on the picket line. The sun is shining amid bright blue skies.

Serco workers at Swindon’s Great Western Hospital to escalate strike action

Serco staff at Great Western Hospital in Swindon will take further strike action in their ongoing dispute over pay.

Serco workers meet with MP Heidi Alexander over pay dispute at Great Western Hospital

Employees of Serco at Great Western Hospital met with their local Labour MP, Heidi Alexander, to discuss their ongoing dispute.

World Menopause Day

Today is World Menopause Day. Nearly eight out of 10 menopausal women are in work.

Private takeover of NHS care in Wiltshire undermines job security for staff, says UNISON

Kerry Baigent comments on the announcement that health workers based in Wiltshire are to be transferred further away from the NHS.

© Jess Hurd, 2024

Sharon Foster named TUC South West’s rep of the month

Sharon Foster has been named TUC South West’s rep of the month.

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Free coach travel to Stand Up To Racism demo in London

Book your free coach travel to the Stand Up To Racism demo in London on Saturday 26 October.

Police staff at breaking point over low pay, soaring workloads and high stress

Police staff across the UK are facing a crisis of poor morale caused by low pay, unbearable workloads and worsening stress levels, says UNISON today (Thursday).

LGBT+ self-organised group brought the rainbows to Taunton

Spirits were high as the group took to the streets armed with rainbow umbrellas, bringing vibrant colour to the grey skies.

Wiltshire Council abandons ‘fire and rehire’ threat, says UNISON

Wiltshire Council has dropped controversial plans to dismiss around 500 staff then rehire them on new terms.

Placard on the picket line. Pay us what you owe us.

Sunshine in Swindon for Serco strikers taking action over pay

This week saw warm weather and high spirits as Serco employees at Great Western Hospital in Swindon went on strike, demanding fair pay.

© Jess Hurd, 2024

Sharon Foster awarded TUC Women’s Gold Badge Award

Sharon Foster recognised for her work advocating for women’s rights, fighting domestic abuse, and addressing race discrimination.

Serco workers at Great Western Hospital to strike for 48 hours over pay

Staff working for Serco at Great Western Hospital in Swindon are to begin 48 hours of strike action next week.

Funding shortfall of £299m leaves South West councils on a precipice

Councils across the South West have a collective hole in their finances amounting to £298.6m for the coming financial year, says UNISON research published today.

Swindon healthcare staff back strike action over pay

Health workers in Swindon have unanimously backed strike action in a row over pay, says UNISON today (Thursday).