Knowledge base

Contracts (4)

Contract changes and changes to your employment status are major changes to your job, terms and conditions.

Discrimination (10)

UNISON campaigns and supports members to make sure everyone is treated fairly and equally at work.

Leave (7)

Getting the leave you are entitled to at work is important. If you work too hard and don’t take enough time off, your health, work/life balance and productivity may suffer. Your employer will grant you leave for particular circumstances. Check your contract to know how much leave you are entitled to.

Pay (9)

Pay – it is one of the main reasons why many of us go to work. And defending and improving members’ pay is one of UNISON’s main tasks. But it’s a bigger topic than many might think. Find out more about the issue and what you are entitled to.

Sickness Absence (1)

Including Equality Act, formal capability and a few FAQ’s e.g can my employer dismiss me due to ill health.

UNISON membership (1)

UNISON member already? Find answers to some of our more common membership queries. Not joined UNISON yet? Find out just some of the benefits of joining.