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Government’s failure to implement Windrush decisions is unlawful

23-04-2024 13:05

The government’s decision to scrap recommendations made by an independent review into the Windrush scandal was unlawful, says UNISON today (Tuesday).
Over the next two days at the Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand, the union will be putting forward legal arguments to support the case brought by Windrush scandal victim Trevor Donald.
Mr Donald is challenging the decision taken in early 2023 by the then home secretary Suella Braverman to scrap three of the recommendations hailing from th

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Government should be ashamed of trading lives for votes over Rwanda

23-04-2024 11:00

Commenting on the Rwanda bill clearing its final parliamentary hurdle, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Tuesday):
“Nothing more clearly demonstrates the cruelty and moral bankruptcy of this government than the ghastly Rwanda law it has finally pushed through parliament.
“For ministers to be gleeful at the export of vulnerable people, including children and victims of modern slavery, is a disgrace.
“The UK is trading away its humanitarian duties and turning

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UNISON opinion: Who wins? You decide

23-04-2024 10:50

Ballot papers for the service group executive (SGE) elections should have arrived in your email inboxes. You’ll also receive a postal ballot paper to your home address very soon.
Now is the time to use your vote and choose who represents you on your service group executive committee.
The SGEs are made up of UNISON members who decide what campaigns to run on your pay, terms, conditions, and funding for public services. They can also take decisions on pay consultations, strike ballots, days

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Opinion: Who wins? You decide

23-04-2024 10:50

Ballot papers for the service group executive (SGE) elections should have arrived in your email inboxes. You’ll also receive a postal ballot paper to your home address very soon.
Now is the time to use your vote and choose who represents you on your service group executive committee.
The SGEs are made up of UNISON members who decide what campaigns to run on your pay, terms, conditions, and funding for public services. They can also take decisions on pay consultations, strike ballots, days

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