Christina McAnea says pandemic has highlighted need for urgent reform
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Christina McAnea says pandemic has highlighted need for urgent reform
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The grim statistics on COVID-related hazards facing disabled people are discussed during UNISON’s Disability Live! online conference
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Force must be rebuilt after 46% cuts in a decade
The article More PCSOs would be best way to ensure public comply with Covid rules first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
High vacancy rates show system is broken
The article Overhauling care sector is the answer to staff shortages first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Allowing proper recovery time important too
The article Extra support for NHS staff welcome but high vacancy levels don’t help, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Union says the move to scrap the Union Learning Fund in England makes ‘no sense’
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Decision to scrap the Union Learning Fund in England is all about an ‘ideological distaste for trade unions’
The article Blog: We must save union learning first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
This year, more than any other, shows that Black history should be taught and discussed all year round, not just for one month
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UNISON is in the process of electing a successor to Dave Prentis who retires as the union’s general secretary on 31 December 2020. Details of the election, including candidates, relevant dates…Read more…
Government must put system in hands of public health bodies
The article No one should be profiting from test and trace failure, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
There must be no repeat of test and trace foul-ups
The article Covid vaccine roll-out must not involve private firms first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Christina McAnea says government must act now to raise morale among workers
The article Pay and jobs boost needed immediately for social care and NHS staff, says UNISON first appeared on the…Read more…
Ministers knew ordinary workers would be affected but they ploughed on regardless
The article Thousands will suffer in retirement due to government’s public sector exit-payment cap first…Read more…
Union stresses the need for any definition of key workers to include all those in public services, not just those in uniform
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The union was giving evidence to Westminster’s justice select committee’s inquiry into the future of the service
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The union repeats its criticism of government plans to bring in a cap on public sector exit payments
The article UNISON will continue to oppose ‘outrageous’ exit payment plans first…Read more…
Workers are angry at being left to manage the fallout, threats and abuse
The article University support staff left carrying the can for chaotic start of term first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
‘People voiced exactly how they felt. They pulled no punches’
The article Bristol health branch helps show racists the red card first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Third round of job cuts being rushed into due to an ‘anticipated shortfall’ of students
The article UNISON urges Bangor University to ‘put people before buildings’ first appeared on the…Read more…
‘Outstanding’ hospital catering at Hitchingbrooke Hospital is under threat from North West Anglia NHS Trust decision
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