New film highlights appointment frustration felt by millions
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New film highlights appointment frustration felt by millions
The article Wait to see a GP is no laughing matter first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
At a time when environmentally sustainability is at the top of the public agenda, people across the UK are aiming to have a more thoughtful, less wasteful Christmas. The figures now are dire…Read more…
The facts and figures showing what 10 years of Conservative government have meant for our public services
The article Cuts … not just Brexit first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Insightful session on phone hacking – whistle blower tabloid Journalist, Dan Evans, in conversation with John Gray, discusses his experience of phone hacking
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Staff at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, who face being transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) designed to avoid paying tax, will strike in protest for a further three days this month….Read more…
A snapshot survey of health workers has revealed ‘a spreading mosaic of concern’ over patient safety across a cash-strapped NHS. The poll by Unite of nearly 2,000 health service members this…Read more…
Despite the crisis in health visitor numbers showing no sign of abating — with the latest figures revealing a further massive drop compared to figures from as recently as earlier this year –…Read more…
Former Newham Councillor Seyi Akiwowo (and Pension Committee member) outlines why she founded Glitch after online abuse and a poor response from the tech companies. Read more…
“LAPFF’s deputy chair John Gray presents the successful outcome of engagement with Ryanair which is showing signs of progress on labour rights and board independence plus the challenges of engaging with SportsDirect”.
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Eddie Stobart workforce risk being latest victims of ‘bandit capitalism’, Unite warns
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Schools are paying a high price for government cuts
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The number of zero-hours contracts in Wales is higher than ever and jumped 35% in the last year alone. It’s time for a ban.Read more…
With another general election less than a week away, UNISON’s presidential team took a few minutes out to discuss some of their main concerns
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You will require a laptop/tablet device and a mobile phone which will be integrated with Labour party activist tool Dialogue.Don’t worry if you have not phone banked before or have trouble with tech issues. There will be others there to …Read more…
Driven by continued Brexit uncertainty, employment in manufacturing has continued to shrink at record levels as the sector as a whole contracts, according to the latest figures. A snapshot of…Read more…
Hat tip Newham Council website. “Newham Council Cabinet last night (Tuesday 3 December) voted to adopt a new strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough.
It is the first time in a decade that Newham has had a dedicated Homeless…Read more…
I enjoyed James Carol’s Jefferson Winter novels. It was a guilty pleasure, I admit that. My life is not richer for having read them. So I had high hopes that I’d enjoy this…Read more…
Throngs of Cardiff taxi drivers descended on the city’s County Hall today (4 December) in protest at their treatment by the local council.
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A future Labour government will tackle the skyrocketing cost of living with a package of fully-costed measures that will save families on average nearly £7,000 each year. In a pledge to “end…Read more…
It’s December, the traditional time for lists: so here’s a dozen reason why we think one party in particular is making the best offer for public service and UNISON members
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