A time to celebrate

This year, our union celebrates an important milestone: our 25th anniversary. Formed by the merger of three great unions – NALGO, NUPE and COHSE – we were told that our efforts were doomed to failure. We were told that UNISON would not work. In the years since, UNISON’s downfall has been predicted on countless occasions by opponents who constantly underestimated our union and our members. Of course, we all know how wrong the doom-mongers were. As the people who heal us, educate us, keep us safe and ensure that we receive care, support and vital services every single day, UNISON people are special people, and the union we have built together is a special union. And for this special union, this year is a special time. It’s a time to look to the future, but also a vital opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved. A time to remember UNISON’s core values. And a time to celebrate what makes UNISON the world-renowned union it is today. This is a union led by members and where everything that happens starts and ends with the experience of our members. That’s why we’re not just the biggest union, we’re also the best. The difference UNISON has made – and continues to make – is immense. UNISON is the union that campaigned for and delivered the statutory minimum wage. For years – and in the face of real opposition, often from other unions – UNISON stood up for decent pay, especially for those who need it most. As we continue to do today. We are the union...
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