Volunteers shouldn’t take the place of paid employees in the NHS
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There for You winter fuel grants
UNISON’s welfare charity There for You is once again making grants available to help low paid members meet winter fuel bills – applications need to be made by 15 February
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Axing millions from youth work puts futures at risk, says UNISON
£13.3m gone from youth services in just three years
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Remember, remember, glorious Grovember
Oscar the dog was nominated as our Grovember mascot as we grew stronger together, But this month showed, yet again, what our incredible members achieve every day
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Blog: Decent quality care is something which benefits the whole community
Care workers provide an exceptional service, so they deserve to be treated with respect. Today’s signing – and every council who signs up to the charter – helps ensure more care workers benefit. And…Read more…
Grimethorpe dinner ladies save their jobs
Members return to work as redundancy plans dropped after 36 days of strike action
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Blog: Our union stands against cruel and callous actions of the Israeli government
I’m proud that UNISON is campaigning against the mistreatment of Palestinian child prisoners. I hope you will stand with us as we demand that the UK government speak out and take action to end this…Read more…
Blog: Universal credit has been a disaster for the poor and vulnerable – it must be halted
It’s difficult to see how Universal Credit can deliver anything but misery. It’s difficult to see how any government – even this one – can justify ploughing on regardless in the face of such…Read more…
UNISON comments on new guidance for creation of NHS subsidiary companies
UNISON will be making full use of this guidance in our scrutiny of any future trust plans to set up subsidiaries
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Margaret Canavan – a true health hero
Belfast ward housekeeper and UNISON member named ‘operational support worker of the year’ at prestigious awards ceremony
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UNISON comments on Ailsa hospital attack
Serious assault on health worker
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Save our services – celebrate our unsung heroes
This year, we are focusing on the role our members in local government play in keeping people safe
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Centrica urged to talk about pension proposals
UNISON members won’t accept Centrica proposals to work longer, pay more and get less
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The search is on for UNISON’s top young campaigners
Nominations for the 2019 Eric Roberts Award are open now – and need to be submitted by 28 December
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Pay staff fairly to solve the crisis in care, says new report
The crisis in care can no longer be ignored
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Leicester University security team wins battle against cut to hours and pay
The university drops its plan after magnificent branch campaign, including 100% backing for industrial action
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Cuts to school support staff could leave vulnerable children at risk
School support staff are true stars in our schools
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Government must give bold hydrogen scheme the go-ahead, says UNISON
Reduce carbon emissions and create thousands of jobs
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Free and based on need? Not for everyone
From December, people coming from outside Europe to work in public services and the wider economy will have to pay £400 a year for the duration of their work visa, per person and in advance, for…Read more…
Wages, prices and bargaining
Money is getting tight – but what do the figures say about how much, or more accurately how little, our wages have kept pace with the costs we have to pay each week?
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