From bullying to the menopause – union’s health conference hears about the issues affecting staff every day
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From bullying to the menopause – union’s health conference hears about the issues affecting staff every day
The article The problems we face every day first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Staff are burnt out and “leaving in droves” UNISON health delegates are told
The article Mental health services “broken and heading for crisis” first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Last year’s Grovember campaign was such a success we’re doing it again in Mat with a Go for Growth month
The article Let’s Go for Growth in May first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Union’s health conference opens with call to arms for difficult days ahead
The article UNISON can offer “vital” security for its members as Brexit continues to divide the nation first appeared on…Read more…
The government must find the money to ensure tens of thousands of low-paid cleaners, porters, security guards and catering staff working for private contractors in hospitals across England receive…Read more…
Union makes pledge to help after terrorist plot to kill MP was foiled
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Workers at the Environment Agency are to take industrial action after a below-inflation pay rise was forced on staff earlier this year, UNISON said today (Thursday). Staff overwhelmingly backed…Read more…
Commenting on the 500 planned redundancies announced at British Gas today
The article Job losses at British Gas “disappointing” first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Pressure on schools and NHS staff to tackle crime is deflecting attention from ‘failure to fund policing adequately’, union says
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Outsourced staff have worse terms, conditions and pensions – and UNISON is committed to helping them win
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Responding to the transfer of more than 700 staff at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust to a new private arm’s-length company this week
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Pioneering charter showing how volunteers can make a valuable contribution to the NHS in England, without undermining paid staff or affecting patient safety, is being launched today.
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Brexit, industrial action, campaigning, growing the union and planning for June’s national delegate conference all featured on a full agenda
The article NEC sets policy on Brexit and so much more…Read more…
Commenting on the meeting today (Wednesday) between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn
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The UK’s largest academy chain faces a potential dispute with seven education unions over job cuts, low wages and outsourcing.
The article Education unions warn academy trusts over cuts first…Read more…
A new campaign will raise the profile of the union’s 600,000 local government members
The article UNISON celebrates the “unsung heroes” of local government first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Staff employed by private contractor call off strike after company agrees to pay them the NHS rate for the job
The article Liverpool Women’s Hospital staff win pay battle first appeared on the…Read more…
UNISON launches #OneWageAnyWage campaign is it celebrates 20 years of the national minimum wage
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Twenty years on from the bold, landmark decision to establish a National Minimum Wage, it is time for a new landmark – a real Living Wage for all, regardless of age, that everyone in work can afford…Read more…
Commenting on the failure of the Withdrawal Bill, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Theresa May must stop trying to railroad her awful Withdrawal Agreement through Parliament. It’s been…Read more…