‘Ongoing understaffing means we are more dependent than ever on the goodwill of health workers’
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Ambulance delays down to nine-year NHS funding squeeze
Commenting on new research from Labour, which shows that in the past three years almost 1.5 million patients have been delayed in the back of ambulances before being admitted to hospital, UNISON…Read more…
UNISON welcomes new social work regulator in England
The union has been working with Social Work England on its development, but stresses that UNISON itself provides specialist representation for social workers
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Npower collapse is a ‘cruel blow’ for employees, says UNISON
Energy retail sector would be better handled in public ownership
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School technician cuts put safety at risk
Survey finds growing concern amongst staff
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Blog: Standing with people who make me so proud of our union
What unites Ruth and Gareth, the Whiston Strikers, Carl, Steve and Laura is that they are willing to put their values – our union’s values – into practice. They are fighting injustice. They are…Read more…
Victory for staff as academy chain drops plans to axe jobs
UNISON has today (Wednesday) welcomed a decision by the Ormiston Academies Trust to drop plans to cut jobs across England, which it was feared could put the safety and support of pupils at primary…Read more…
Protect NHS from US takeover
Our NHS is not for sale
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Government must abolish tuition fees for all health trainees, says UNISON
Every healthcare student should be offered grants, and tuition fees scrapped.
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UNISON sends solidarity message to UCU strikers
Lecturers start industrial action on campuses across UK
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Tories are offering nothing new
Don’t believe the promises on public spending
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Labour’s pension plans a ‘step towards justice’ for women
Compensation will help millions of women born in the 50s who miss out
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Health workers in Bradford win privatisation battle
Wholly owned subsidiary plans dropped
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Youth manifesto from Labour will provide ‘much-needed’ cash, says UNISON
Funding will help repair damage done by job cuts and centre closures
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Birmingham University strikes cancelled as low-paid workers secure pay increase
Low-paid staff will receive an extra £817 a year
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A vote for public services?
What do you think of Labour’s manifesto? Will you be voting to protect public services on 12 December? We’d like to hear your views
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Blog: This is a manifesto with UNISON’s priorities at its heart
commend this manifesto to UNISON members – because it’s a manifesto that reflects the priorities of our union. It shows why Labour is the best party for public services.
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Settled status: UNISON can help
“UNISON will carry on campaigning with, and on behalf, of our European members and their families to retain their existing rights post Brexit.”
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A powerful package to rebuild the country
Commenting on the launch of the Labour Party manifesto today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is a powerful package to rebuild the country and help millions whose lives…Read more…
UNISON member wins top health heroes award
Pauline Symington is a neonatal ward assistant at Ulster Hospital and won the popular vote after being nominated by her colleagues
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