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UNISON

UNISON — Labour Union Donor

Full name: UNISON (Public Service Union) Approx total donated (2024-2026): £1-2 million Type: Trade union Why they donate: Britain's largest public sector union. Seeks to protect public services, defend pay and conditions, and influence Labour's public spending priorities. Controversies: Less controversial internally than Unite, but still raises questions about union funding of a political party. Some members have objected to UNISON's affiliation fees going to Labour rather than being spent on industrial organising.

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  • Around 1.2 million members — Britain's biggest union
  • Represents local government, NHS, education, police, and utility workers
  • Has been a more moderate voice within Labour's union wing
  • Strong supporter of public service restoration under Labour
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