This has the power to show the truth behind the political attacks and reveal what the Welsh NHS is really like. And since NHS workers are trusted more than politicians – we hope that the Welsh public…Read more…
No let up in serious crime rise, says UNISON
Responding to official figures released today (Thursday) that show serious crime is still rising, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The reduction in resources for police forces was bound…Read more…
Liverpool John Moores University agrees to pay living wage
John Moores joins ‘growing number’ of universities gaining accreditation as living wage employers
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Middlesex University branch wins living wage commitment
Outsourced cleaners ‘so happy’ as six-month campaign pays off with promise of pay rise
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UNISON launches campaign to take a stand against attacks on health service
The union sets out to highlight how ‘lazy political hits’ damage morale and the relationship of trust between patients and staff (Cymru/Wales)
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Living wage in the water industry
Even on the proper living wage, it would take nearly 130 years for the lowest paid employees in the water industry to earn the same as the highest paid director in the sector does in 12 months,…Read more…
Making Waves for the Living Wage – the tide is turning in our favour
Today we’re launching a new campaign – “Making Waves for the Living Wage” calling on all UK the water industry to sign up as accredited Living Wage employers with the Living Wage Foundation.
The…Read more…
Compulsory redundancies at British Gas will be hard to avoid, says UNISON
Commenting on the news that 700 British Gas jobs are to go in the West Midlands, with the closure of the Oldbury service/call centre near Birmingham, UNISON national energy officer Matt Lay said:…Read more…
Government withdraws plan to stop check-off for subs payment
‘Now at least UNISON can concentrate on campaigning to protect public sector employees at work and the services they deliver’
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A significant victory for our union and our movement
This is a change that wasn’t in the interest of public service workers, employers or those who rely upon the services they provide. I’m glad that the government have seen sense at this late…Read more…
UNISON welcomes government change of heart over check-off
Commenting on the announcement in the Lords today (Tuesday) that the government is no longer to stop unions from collecting members’ subs via their pay packets, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis…Read more…
Use your vote on 5 May
Jobs and public services – the most important issues at the elections on 5 May
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UNISON congratulates Merthyr Tydfil council’s wage rise decision
Labour council raises pay for lowest-paid staff to £8.39 per hour
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UNISON members join People’s Assembly march in London
Student nurses take their fight to save the NHS bursary back onto the capital’s streets
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Local government executive to explore help for school support staff
Government plans to force all schools to become academies are just one issue facing support staff
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Wakefield invited to join commission on women and local government
Head of local government will ask women across the union to contribute ideas on what should be discussed
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UNISON Cymru/Wales celebrates mental health champions
New training will help further pioneering work on mental health in the workplace
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Foyle Haven in Derry handed life line as UNISON backs campaign
Service helps those with addiction problems handed rescue package that also saves 11 jobs
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No-one should believe the NHS claims made by Brexit campaign says UNISON
Responding to the claim by senior members of the Brexit campaign that there would be more money for the NHS were the UK to leave Europe, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “It’s nonsense to…Read more…
I will be voting to remain in Europe, and Unison will be encouraging its 1.3million members to do the same
We will not be standing on the sidelines. We will be campaigning proudly for Britain to stay in the EU, and to rebuild it for the benefit of working people.
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