Probation service needs investment if early release scheme is to succeed

UNISON head of probation Ben Priestley comments on announcement that thousands of prisoners will be released early to ease pressure on overcrowded prisons.

UNISON’s voice is at the heart of government

After Labour’s landslide election victory, UNISON congratulated and welcomed new and returning MPs with links to the union.

Plymouth healthcare workers to strike for three days next week

Hundreds of healthcare workers at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth are to take three further days of strike action next week.

UNISON to hold 10-year political fund ballot

UNISON is to hold it’s 10 year political fund ballot, this summer, with ballot papers going out to all 1.3 million members from 15 July asking whether or not the union should keep its political fund.

Luke Pollard holds placard that reads 'I support a national care service'

Luke Pollard supports UNISON’s national care service campaign

Luke Pollard, Labour’s parliamentary candidate in Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, is backing UNISON’s campaign for a new national care service.

Young Trade Unionists’ May Day Brigade in Cuba, a report from South West delegate Ella Peters

On Sunday 21 April, Ella Peters travelled to Cuba with 379 delegates from 33 countries to join the Young Trade Unionists’ May Day Brigade.

Conference hails striking members

General secretary Christina McAnea called UNISON strikers from the last year forward to rapturous applause from the floor.

Striking in the sunshine – on the picket line in Plymouth

Photo recap: Hundreds of healthcare workers at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth took two days of strike action this week in their dispute over pay.

Delegates at UNISON's national delegate conference hold voting cards aloft.

UNISON backs four-day working week

UNISON has officially backed a four-day working week at national delegate conference.

Sidney Gale House closure is deeply disappointing, says UNISON

UNISON Dorset assistant branch secretary Amanda Brown responds to Care Dorset’s announcement that Sidney Gale House will close.

Plymouth healthcare workers to strike for two days next week

Healthcare assistants, maternity care assistants, imaging care assistants and clinical support workers at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust will walk out from midnight on Monday 17 June for 48 hours. 

Donate to the Derriford strike hardship fund

How to make a donation to the Derriford strike hardship fund to support healthcare workers taking action next week.

Neil Duncan-Jordan backs UNISON’s national care service campaign

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Labour’s parliamentary candidate in Poole, has added his support to UNISON’s campaign for a new national care service.

UNISON backs Neil Duncan-Jordan for Poole

UNISON formally nominated Neil Duncan-Jordan as the union’s choice for Labour in Poole. We caught up Neil to talk about what motivated him to want to be an MP.

Healthcare staff at  Derriford Hospital vote to strike after years of being underpaid

Hundreds of healthcare workers at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth have voted overwhelmingly for strike action over pay.