Probation Alliance, including UNISON, writes to justice secretary David Gauke
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‘A thank you to the hospital carers helping me battle cancer’
Lots of people will be starting the new year battling cancer. Former UNISON editorial manager Diana Harrison shares her personal account and thanks the NHS staff who are caring for her
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People claiming universal credit must be compensated after judgement, says UNISON
The government must compensate those who have lost out
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Crossing the line – the worrying rise of the volunteer police force
More police forces are using more volunteers in more roles as they reduce the number of staff they employ – so UNISON asked forces in England and Wales to try and explain what is happening
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U-turn welcome but two-child limit should go for everyone, says UNISON
UNISON welcomes government’s decision not to extend the two-child limit
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It’s all about protecting members and services
Higher ed conference agrees a raft of campaigns to defend university workers and the sector
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Conference sets ambitious pay policy for 2019
Higher education delegates call for RPI +3% pay rise as they demand ‘an end to insulting and derisory’ offers
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‘You do fabulous work; you deserve decent pay’
Assistant general secretary Christina McAnea praises members and activists as she opens higher education conference
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Listen to what police staff have to say, Home Office told
UNISON surveys 4,500 police staff members on issues facing them as home secretary conducts ‘frontline review’ to ‘better understand’ service’s experience and needs
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Mark Thomas gives the NHS a comedy check-up
Britain’s best-known political comedian considers the state of the NHS in its 70th year – and ponders its future
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Police staff members agree pay offer
The 2% pay rise in England and Wales will be backdated to 1 September 2018
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NHS staffing challenges won’t be solved without money, says UNISON
Commenting today (Monday) on the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS in England, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Finding the NHS more staff, and holding on to those it already has, is key…Read more…
NHS staff must be at the heart of the government’s NHS plan, says UNISON
Commenting today (Sunday) ahead of tomorrow’s publication of the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Encouraging people to take better care of themselves…Read more…
Energy unions call for talks on just transition
UNISON, Unite, GMB and Prospect call for meeting with energy secretary after releasing template for a just transition to a low-carbon economy
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Blog: Let’s make 2019 our union’s best year yet
I still have big dreams for this union – and I know you do as well. Together, we can be the bridge that takes our members and our country from an imperfect present to a better future. We can grow…Read more…
Urging councillors to help end violence at work
UNISON has written to every elected councillor in the UK asking them to make the union’s ‘End Violence at Work Charter’ a central part of their commissioning process
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Update on FE pay in Wales
More clarification is needed before the offer can be consulted on, says UNISON
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Energy merger collapse means uncertain future for staff, says UNISON
Commenting on the announcement that the proposed merger between energy firm nPower and SSE is no longer happening, UNISON national energy officer Matt Lay said: “Bringing together the parts of both…Read more…
Austerity is still very real for local services, says UNISON
Commenting on the publication of the government’s local government finance settlement for 2019/20, UNISON head of local government Jon Richards said: “This is another £1bn dose of austerity…Read more…
The government is making it harder to fight crime, says UNISON
By slashing police funding, all the government has managed to do is make it harder to fight crime effectively
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