Chair of the the union’s health service group, Roz Norman, reminds delegates of successful track record of standing up for health members
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Ambulance pressures taking a significant toll on staff, says UNISON
Ambulance staff, like so many in the NHS, can’t just leave their stress at the door when they get home.
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UNISON slates government over school funding shortages
Research reveals that many headteachers in primary and secondary schools in England are having to cut staff, IT equipment, trips and more as the funding crisis bites
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UNISON welcomes asbestos report
Parliamentary work and pensions committee calls for a 40-year deadline for the safe removal of all asbestos in public buildings
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Hospital staff protest against planned closure of nurseries
Without alternative, affordable childcare provision, health workers in South London could be forced out of the NHS, says UNISON
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Blog: Deal to send refugees to Rwanda is a ‘cruel trick’
UNISON writes to all MPs asking them to take a stand for decency against a policy that shows a government with no moral compass
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One week, all-out strike under way at University of Dundee
The strike started as employers are urged to “show some commitment to their loyal, low paid staff”
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Join UNISON to take action on the cost of living crisis
The country is in the middle of a massive cost of living crisis and the government is failing to act – so join us in June to get the message across
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Conservative MP must apologise to health staff over Covid law break slur, says UNISON
Letter to Michael Fabricant says his comments are ‘insulting’ and have ’caused deep hurt’
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NEC hears how the cost of living is dominating the union’s work
Meeting also continues preparations for the union’s first in-person national delegate conference since before the pandemic
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Blog: UK government can – and must – act on cost of living
HMRC mileage rates are woefully out of date and sorting this out is just one way to help struggling workers
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UNISON attends the trial of trade unionists in Turkey
UNISON stands in solidarity with eight trade unionists in Turkey charged with terrorism offences for carrying out their union duties
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Sick pay survey launched as staff say they can’t afford to be sick
All those who complete the survey will automatically be entered into a £250 prize draw. The survey deadline is 15 April 2022
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Inflation rise means ministers must do more to support hard-up households, says UNISON
“Prices are racing ahead, leaving wages far behind.”
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UNISON launches new branch support and organising fund
The new fund will help branches that need additional support for local organising challenges
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It’s right to celebrate diversity, but much more needed to tackle racism in the NHS
Serious issues still to be addressed
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Cap on pay increase an ‘insult’ to Environment Agency staff
A maximum of 3% is ‘woefully inadequate’ for staff amid cost-of-living crisis, says UNISON
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Energy strategy is a smokescreen that won’t help squeezed consumers
Lack of detail gives no comfort to those struggling to pay bills
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Blog: The chancellor should look again at the impact of NI tax hike
This government needs to get a grip and start making political choices that help workers, rather than punishing them.
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Delays to university pay talks are ‘unacceptable’ say unions
The UCEA’s decision not to present a pay offer ‘sends a message that employers don’t understand the urgency of the issue’
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