Nominations are open for the UNISON-sponsored Jean Atkinson award for outstanding healthcare assistant (closing date 31 March)
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Women pension losers to lobby MPs on International Women’s Day, says UNISON
Women born in the 1950s who lost out on their state pension when the government made retirement age 65 for both men and women are lobbying MPs later today (Wednesday). The changes introduced in 1995…Read more…
Blog: A rapid rise in the number of apprentices is on the way
With significant changes on the way, this week is a great opportunity to speak to UNISON members, employers and apprentices and recruit apprentices into UNISON. A rapid rise in the number of…Read more…
Time to pay NHS staff for unpaid overtime, says UNISON
Commenting on the annual staff survey published today (Tuesday) by NHS England, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “There are simply too few staff to cope with the growing demands being…Read more…
Plans to let councils opt out of legal duties to children dropped
UNISON welcomes government move after months of campaigning on Children and Social Work Bill (England)
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UNISON members join London march for the NHS
Now is its time of need: the NHS needs us and we cannot be found wanting, vice-president Carol Sewell tells demonstration
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Union charter to commit employers to tackle violence at work
‘Our members do not go to work to be assaulted’ community conference declares
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‘Nearly at the finish line in the race to the bottom’
Community conference vows to fight for members in ‘very challenging times for service group’
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‘We stand with you – the union is behind you’
Community conference vows to back EU members and all migrant workers
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Blog: The NHS is in crisis – there must be an urgent injection of cash now
Thousands will march through the streets of London on Saturday, raising their banners and their voices to oppose cuts, closures and privatisation – and to save our NHS.
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All eyes on the metro mayors
UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections
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Lords back EU migrants’ right to remain
Setback for government’s ‘repugnant’ use of EU migrants as Brexit bargaining chips
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UNISON’s university workers plan pay campaign
‘Higher education workers deserve fair pay’ conference declares as it sets out plans to build joint pay claim with fellow unions
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Universities urged to support EU staff
Higher education conference calls on employers to give practical support staff to 12,500 support staff dealing with uncertainty following Brexit vote
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‘We have to stand up for each other’ HE conference hears
“We have to be the ones who stand up for each other – that’s what trade unionism is about,” assistant general secretary Roger McKenzie told delegates at UNISON’s higher education in Bournemouth this…Read more…
Thousands will march to defend the NHS, says UNISON
Thousands of people, including healthcare staff, will march in London at the weekend (Saturday) to protest at continuing cuts to NHS services, say UNISON. The march will highlight increased pressure…Read more…
Council must use ACAS talks to reach settlement in school staff strike, says UNISON
Talks aimed at settling the long-running Derby City Council school support staff strike are to be held tomorrow (Thursday). Negotiations through the conciliation service ACAS will happen at the…Read more…
Supreme Court ends British Gas holiday pay challenge, says UNISON
Thousands of working people – whose wages include an element of commission – will now be quids in following the Supreme Court decision today (Tuesday) to refuse British Gas the right to appeal in the…Read more…
Join us and march for the NHS on Saturday
UNISON calls on members, friends and family to join the 4 March national demonstration and show support for a health service under pressure
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Health service group by-election
Result of health SGE Greater London by-election announced
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