All UNISON members working for the National Probation Service and community rehabilitation companies in England and Wales are taking strike action today.

Tax credits play a crucial role in supporting the incomes of millions of households across the country.  In a low-wage economy, tax credits are an indispensable lifeline.

A decision will be made shortly about who will run Patient Transport Services across the North West.

Please show your support for the NHS by signing the petition (click here).

This year saw Manchester Pride celebrate its 25^th birthday and UNISON North West Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Group celebrated Pride in style.

The University of Manchester developed the world’s first stored-program computer, but now bosses plan to outsource IT services to private providers and cut 68 jobs.

UNISON North West is sorry to report the death on 21 August 2015 of June Poole, a much respected activist at branch, regional and national levels of the union.

UNISON will once again be marching in this year’s Liverpool Pride, which takes place this Saturday (1st August).

All members, plus their families and friends, are welcome to march with UNISON.  There is no need to register your attendance, so feel free to just turn up on the day.

Blackpool Council is planning to close its two remaining nurseries.  Both are located in deprived areas – Grange Park and Talbot & Brunswick.  The nurseries are well-used and are focal points for local communities.

UNISON Blackpool branch is organising a march on Monday (27th) to protest against the Council’s plans to close its remaining nursery provision in the town.

The Council currently runs nurseries in two deprived areas – Grange Park and Talbot & Brunswick.  The nurseries are well-used and are focal points for local communities.

Responding to the outcome of the Healthier Together process, and the announcement that there are to be four specialist hospitals conducting high-risk emergency surgery at Central Manchester, Salford, Oldham and Stockport, UNISON North West Head of Health Amy Barringer said: