Conference recognises the increasingly hostile environment in which UNISON branches are operating. Austerity cuts have reduced the number of activists and put further pressure on facility time; while increased fragmentation of the workforce has made organising more difficult. Meanwhile the need for us to develop an organising approach has never been greater. There is no […]
Conference motions
Conference notes that despite UNISON’s necessary and continued campaigns against privatisation, the outsourcing of public services continues apace. Conference completely condemns this Tory government’s relentless attack on the public sector and continues to call on the government to properly fund publically delivered services. However, whilst privatisation remains a reality, conference also recognises that the union […]
Social care plays a vital and growing role in our society. Yet increasing demand, falling real terms funding, and increasingly complex care needs has put the sector under significant strain. Social Care workers are often the people who are at the sharp end following cuts in public services elsewhere – dealing with clients who cannot […]
Working conditions in any sector in the UK, with widespread abuse of zero-hour contracts, breaches of minimum wage legislation, and non-payment of the time spent travelling between domiciliary care visits. Conference recognises the work done by UNISON at all levels to highlight these issues and develop strategies to address them. Conference applauds the work of […]
It is important that Black workers and members are equipped for the challenges within the changing and evolving landscape of the UK today. Conference recognises that a high proportion of Black workers eligible to join UNISON work in the fragmented workforce where they experience low pay and poor working conditions. Conference believes that recruitment is […]
Conference notes that recruitment and organising needs to be at the heart of any strong and powerful union. Conference notes that we need to: Recruit new members into our union to increase the union’s voice and to ensure the long-term viability of the union; Recognise that organising, not servicing, is what makes our union stronger […]
Conference notes that recruitment and organising needs to be at the heart of any strong and powerful union. Conference notes that we need to: Recruit new members into our union to increase the union’s voice and to ensure the long-term viability of the union; Identify and develop a new layer of UNISON activists for now […]
Conference notes that recruitment and organising needs to be at the heart of any strong and powerful union. Conference notes that we need to: Recruit new members into our union to increase the union’s voice and to ensure the long-term viability of the union; Identify and develop a new layer of UNISON activists for now […]
UNISON members face increased uncertainties because of Government regulation and policy changes that directly impact on their jobs in many circumstances placing an onus on individuals to up skills for example the English Language Requirement for Public sector Workers, EU exit and the apprenticeship levy scheme. Conference recognises the valuable role that learning in the […]
“Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use, to change the world” Nelson Mandela. Over the last 10 years the TUC national education programme has trained and developed over half a million trade union representatives. This has ensured: Unions are effectively organised and deliver within the workplace; Built solidarity amongst union reps from […]