Ethnicity pay gap must end, says UNISON

Speaking to UNISON’s rescheduled annual Black workers’ conference being held in Brighton this weekend, general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The success of Reform last Thursday will have taken many people by surprise. The party has been hoovering up support from voters who’ve lost faith with the two main political parties. There’s much to do to win […]

Growth is at the heart of rebuilding public services, says UNISON

Commenting on the chancellor of the exchequer’s speech today (Wednesday) outlining plans for revitalising the economy, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “For far too long, the UK has coasted along without looking after its infrastructure. “Rachel Reeves is right to put the focus on investing for the future. Improving transport, building homes, creating jobs and […]

UK Covid-19 Inquiry shows austerity was ‘reckless self-sabotage’, says UNISON

Commenting on publication of the first report by the Covid-19 Inquiry today (Thursday), which highlights ‘significant flaws’ in the UK’s preparedness for a pandemic, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This first report shows how austerity was a reckless act of self-sabotage that fatally undermined the UK’s resilience and preparedness for a pandemic. “Savage spending cuts left […]

University job cuts and course closures: message of solidarity from Christina McAnea

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea has published a statement of solidarity to all workers being impacted by cuts in higher education. “UNISON stands in solidarity with all branches and members resisting job cuts and course closures across the higher education sector. “The proposed plan to make around 200 people (12% of the workforce) redundant at […]