Workers should stay within NHS, survey shows
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Time to be inspired by our LGBT+ award winners
Annual awards recognise work by regional LGBT+ groups that help to promote the union inside and outside the workplace
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‘The sooner we can kick them out, the better!’
President calls on LGBT+ activists to help get the vote out for the general election
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Making sure there are no outsiders
LGBT+ conference hears of the need to inclusive education
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LGBT+ delegates debate a packed agenda
From mental health to domestic abuse, rising hate crime to the gender recognition act, conference sets a busy pace
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‘Every vote will count in this election’
Christina McAnea urges LGBT+ delegates to ensure that people are registered to vote next month
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NHS needs investment instead of unpaid overtime
Responding to new Labour Party analysis published today (Friday) suggesting NHS staff work one million hours of unpaid overtime each week, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The NHS is…Read more…
New NHS waiting times show Tories are not fit to run NHS
Responding to the latest NHS England data published today (Thursday) showing A&E waiting times are the worst ever, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Patients left in agony on trolleys…Read more…
Public service workers ready to learn to ease redundancy fears
A third of public service workers are worried they’ll lose their jobs due to technological innovation or government cuts, according to a UNISON survey published today (Thursday). But one in ten feel…Read more…
Pay gap proposals will force bosses to act
Commenting on Labour plans published today (Wednesday) to eliminate the gender pay gap by 2030, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Public shaming hasn’t proved enough to curtail unequal…Read more…
University staff in Edinburgh to stay directly employed
Campus operations staff at Queen Margaret University chalk up win in campaign against outsourcing threat
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Labour rescue plan gives NHS hope, says UNISON
The health service would be revitalised by this major cash boost to our most cherished national institution
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Northern Ireland NHS staff and social workers back strike action, says UNISON
The ballot concentrated on safe staffing levels and pay parity, as health workers in Northern Ireland are paid less than their colleagues in Britain.
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Blog: This election is the fight of our lives
I know that in the days and weeks ahead, Labour can win this election where it counts – both on the streets, and by showing it has the best plans for working people. I promise you our union will be…Read more…
More workers deserve to be paid the real living wage, says UNISON
Next government must help low-paid staff
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Families will be thrown a lifeline by early-years plans
Restoring Sure Start centres is a major priority
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Police staff agree two-year pay deal in Scotland
Police Scotland members say ‘yes’ to 3.5% pay rise this year and 3% next year
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Visas for overseas NHS staff just ‘window-dressing’, says UNISON
Hostile Tory policies have left overseas staff feeling unwanted and anxious about their futures
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Reserved (low pay) seat threshold for 2020
The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union is now £10.63 an hour
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Labour plans will transform working lives of women
Commenting on Labour’s proposals to improve the workplace for women, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Thursday): “Balancing work with caring for children or…Read more…