Unison Waltham Forest

12/08/2026

Palantir has won an estimated £670 million in UK government contracts, including work with the NHS and the Ministry of Defence — yet in 2024 it paid just £2.1 million in UK tax.

“Systems that enable tax to be shirked on an industrial scale clearly have to change,” said Andrea Egan, UNISON General Secretary.

Read the full investigation by PSI, EPSU and CICTAR: https://publicservices.international/resources/news/palantirs-tiny-14-tax-rate-exposed-governments-must-stop-awarding-contracts-to-tax-avoiders?lang=en&id=16669 ✊

11/08/2026

The session will explore the growing impact of extreme heat on workers, hear from trade union speakers and campaigners, and discuss how we can organise collectively to secure stronger workplace protections, including the introduction of a maximum working temperature.

05/08/2026

Too hot to work? ☀️🌡️
Help us change the law.
Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and severe.
Write to your MP and help us secure stronger protection at work.
https://unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/turning-heat-government

22/07/2026

🎉 50,000 members have now activated their online account and are staying connected with UNISON online.

Make the most of your membership. Activate your account now ⬇️
http://unsn.uk/Activate

15/07/2026

15/06/2026

The nine new cabinet members sat for the first time on Tuesday (2nd June)

15/06/2026

From the beginning of the year, LBWF has been working with a big consultancy, Newton Consulting Ltd., on a project to deliver ‘change across its organisation, with a focus on…  Housing and Homelessness and Adult Social Care’.

15/06/2026

Time is of the essence As part of its Year of Green Activity, UNISON is leading a campaign aimed at gaining recognition and facility time for green reps Date posted: 8 June 2026 Written by UNISON editorial team Share this news Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Pictured ab...

15/06/2026

🎁 WIN one of 10 A3 mounted prints

As part of UNISON’s Year of Green Activity, we’re marking with prints of this stunning original artwork by Katherine Anteney.

To enter, complete this sentence:
“I believe the UK should provide safe routes for refugees because…”

Send your answer to: [email protected]

🏆 Winners will be featured in the next Green UNISON newsletter

01/06/2026

Pre-conference Assembly 10am; Main conference 12 noon 🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️ 🎥 Watch the...