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It’s only got 28 days but UNISON made every one of February’s count – here’s our regular round up of just a few of the things the union achieved over the last month

Union urges them to back call to involve ACAS in seeking solution on Universities Superannuation Scheme

UNISON calls for the abolition of fees and free higher education in response to Theresa May’s review

Members in the Universities Superannuation Scheme pension scheme face loss of money under proposals from the employer

Private company unlawfully deducted pay from cleaners after agreeing to cover the cost of their travel time to a new site

Responding to the announcement today (Wednesday) that the University of Cambridge is to seek formal accreditation as a real living wage employer,
UNISON’s head of higher education Donna Rowe-Merriman said: “Cambridge University’s commitment to give its lowest paid staff a fair wage is a move that urgently needs to be replicated in other universities across the UK. There is no place for low pay in higher education.

University to seek formal accreditation from Living Wage Foundation – a move which UNSION says should be copied across all UK universities

‘Fully funded, high quality higher education system that delivers for students and the wider community is a social good’ delegates agree.

UNISON’s university members debate the effects of Brexit

‘The gloves are off – this year, more than ever, we need a strong campaign’ conference hears