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• UNISON calls for tougher taxes on energy profits

  03-05-2023 17:23
  
  UNISON is calling for oil and gas giants to be taxed properly in order to raise more money for the public purse, after BP announced profits of £4 billion in the first three months of this year.
  The union believes this money belongs in the pay packets of public sector workers, rather than the pockets of shareholders. 
  UNISON has launched a petition calling for chancellor Jeremy Hunt to “make oil and gas giants – not ordinary households – pay the price” by closin
  
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• Three steps to NEC heaven

  03-05-2023 16:43
  
  The future of our union is in your hands. It’s time to decide who will represent you on UNISON’s national executive council (NEC).
  But time is running out. Voting closes on 19 May.
  Members of UNISON have a direct say on who will work with UNISON’s general secretary to steer our union through these difficult times.
  Your vote is essential in ensuring we have the right leaders making crucial decisions for all of us. And from the very close results of previous elections, we do know
  
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• Blog: Don’t give away your power

  03-05-2023 15:18
  
  Every week is a busy week for UNISON. And although it’s only Wednesday, we’ve already achieved so much this week.
  We’ve pushed the government one step closer to getting more money into the pockets of NHS workers, we’ve supported our CQC members taking strike action in their dispute over pay, and today, our legal team entered the Royal Courts of Justice to challenge the government on their strike-breaking laws.
  UNISON members, activists and staff all play their part in mak
  
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