Pay cap: the numbers behind public sector pay Public sector pay is in the news – but what exactly are the numbers behind the pay cap? Public sector pay is in the news and it has been the subject of some of the most heated exchanges between Theresa May and Jeremey...

Government launches a survey to understand the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people living in the UK.  UNISON is encouraging members to complete the survey: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/national-lgbt-survey Branches and...

With rising fuel costs and another cold winter looming, many members are worried about how they’re going to pay this year’s Winter fuel bills. Help is at hand -There for You, UNISON’s own charity has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income by way of...

UNISON Stars in Our Schools Day Stars in Our Schools is a celebration of school support staff. UNISON has organised the day to celebrate the wonderful work they do every day and to make sure the world knows just how vital they are to children’s education. It takes a...

UNISON members who are directly employed by Torbay Council will be receiving a UNISON consultative ballot paper this week giving you more information about your employer’s proposals to change Terms & Conditions in order to make £250,000 worth of savings.  The mailing...

18 October 2016 - Following the consultation which took place earlier this year Torbay Council has now issued its final proposals to change Green Book Terms and Conditions. You should have received details of this on Monday from the Council. We are pleased that the...