Public want health pay rise straight away
The article Turn appreciation and applause for NHS staff into an early wage rise, say health unions first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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Public want health pay rise straight away
The article Turn appreciation and applause for NHS staff into an early wage rise, say health unions first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON joins /Together coalition to reconnect society
The article Show your appreciation and thoughts for the NHS and key workers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Authorities face massive funding gap
The article Councils need much more to deal with coronavirus funding shortfall, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Jon Richards says test and trace must improve, teaching assistants mustn’t become substitute teachers and vulnerable pupils should be priority
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It’s perverse that ministers ignore the contribution of care and NHS support staff
The article Frontline care and health workers face thousands of pounds of government visa charges first appeared…Read more…
UNISON has become a partner in the /together coalition, which this weekend will unite the country to celebrate the NHS’ birthday and commemorate all those who have died from the coronavirus.
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Local councils will need financial support to oversee building projects
The article Investment must be bigger to protect and strengthen valued public services first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, highlights the particular challenges for older people due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Proper on-site risk assessments needed for food processing staff
The article Meat workers put at risk by safety check failures, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Sign up for CaseWeb – UNISON’s new case management system for branches
The article UNISON launches new casework system to help branches first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’
The article UNISON sets out to recruit more safety reps amid COVID crisis first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Commenting on Labour’s plans published today (Monday) for a mental health package for NHS and care staff, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Health and care staff…Read more…
Social care needs top-to-toe reform
The article Care staff death rate a national scandal, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The NHS Blood and Transplant service is calling for plasma donations from people who have recovered from COVID-19
The article Recovered from COVID-19? You could help the NHS first appeared on the…Read more…
‘Headline-catching announcements’ are not dealing with the practicalities needed to ensure pupils can return to school safely, says union
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President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
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Fundamental reform is needed to create a system fit for the future
The article A national care service is the only way to prevent more deaths first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Hundreds of workers will see pay bands lifted
The article Ambulance staff in Northern Ireland to receive backdated pay boost, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Avoiding a second wave in the autumn is vital
The article Easing of lockdown must happen safely first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Dave Prentis writes to Boris Johnson urging immediate action on all Public Health England’s recommendations
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