UNISON members in water
UNISON members in the water industry include engineers, scientists, technicians, industrial workers and staff working in offices and call centres.
They deliver a safe and wholesome drinking water supply, maintain the sewerage system, provide a wide range of customer services and staff the phone lines for emergency calls from the public.
Working in the water industry can be hazardous, so our first concern is good health and safe working for everyone, whether you work at a treatment plant or a sewage works or in an office or a call centre. Pay and conditions, pensions, training, company reorganisations are just some of the issues we pursue through the negotiating and consultative bodies we have set up with water companies.
We believe that all our members should be able to develop professionally and personally while achieving a satisfactory balance between work and home lives. People should be able to work in an environment that is free of discrimination, bullying or harassment. We negotiate policies and procedures with the companies on these issues.
Water Industry Developments
The UNISON-led campaign against the detrimental changes to Severn Trent pensions schemes has resulted in significant concessions by the company.Response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Affordable Water: A Consultation on the government's proposals following the Walker review of charging - UNISON's response.British Waterways 2010/11 PAY OFFER
(5/7/10) British Waterways make final offer. Union members should contact reps before 12 noon on 23 July.Pay claim 2009/10
(14/04/09) The Joint Trade Unions have submitted a pay claim for 2009/10 and will meet BW on 6 May to begin negotiations.UNISON opposes the introduction of competition into the supply of water
(27/09/08) In its response to the CAVE Review of Competition and Innovation in Water Markets, UNISON challenges the assumption that unbundling or competition in water supply will lead to efficiency gains, improvements in service quality, or innovation.< Back | More >
