How much might you (or someone you know) lose from the tax credit cuts?

How much might you (or someone you know) lose from the tax credit cuts?  I am writing to you because I am deeply concerned about the impact the Chancellor’s tax credit changes will have on working people like you.  Next Tuesday MPs will be voting on these changes that could cost you – or someone you know – up to £3,000 a year.

Click here to use our online calculator and find out how much you might lose from tax credit cuts

Don't receive tax credits? Click here to find out more about how your friends or family could be affected

The government is rushing through these changes in the hope that there is no time for people to protest. But I am confident that we can make a difference if we take action now.  And I believe we can win. This government only has a majority of 12 and a number of Conservative MPs have indicated to UNISON that they will not be supporting the government.  Act now to help us win I have today written to every MP demanding that they vote against the cuts – so that they are in no doubt that UNISON will stand up for its members. You can reinforce that message by writing to your MP too.   Next Tuesday MPs will be voting on these changes that could cost you up to £3,000 a year.

Click here to write to your MP and ask them to vote against the cuts

I am determined to fight these proposals because UNISON’s job is to defend you against unfair attacks like this.  Yours sincerely

Dave Prentis, UNISON general secretary

Fighting the Trade Union Bill

The recently-published Trade Union Bill contains wide-ranging measures that, if they become law, will restrict your ability as a trade union member to organise within your workplace and take collective action, now we need to know what you think about it.

Please tell us your views on the right to strike and measures included in the Bill by answering the questions in our short survey below.  

Take part in the right to strike survey

New mobile-friendly UNISON website released for testing

Activists invited to test new website design before it is officially launched later this Summer

A new-look UNISON website is now available for testing by activists.

The design of the site has been updated so that it works much better on mobiles and tablets with content re-flowing according to the size of your screen.

There are also some changes behind the scenes that should make the site faster and more flexible. And we’ve taken the opportunity to tidy up a few areas of content too.

To get a sneak peek at the site please visit: http://beta.unison.org.uk

Bug reporting

Though the UNISON team has been working hard to find bugs and get them fixed, we’re certain to have missed some. Activists and members can help us by reporting any bugs or problems we’ve missed before we launch the new site officially.
Anyone can report any bugs, content problems or suggest possible features using our online form.
Report a bug or submit a suggestion

Plans for the future

Following this redesign, we’re planning to deliver new features on a regular basis. We welcome any suggestions on features you’d like us to include in the future.