Call comes after the government ‘names and shames’ companies in England and Wales for flouting minimum wage legislation
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UNISON Cymru/Wales opens consultation on NHS pay
‘It’s vital that we use this consultation to hear from members in every part of the Welsh NHS – every role, every workplace, every pay band’
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UK government includes workplaces in abuse advice
Move comes after years of campaigning and lobbying by UNISON, arguing that home and workplace cannot be easily separated in domestic abuse situations
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‘Now is the time – have your say on pay’
Securing fair pay for hard-working members is UNISON’s top priority, as general secretary urges members to make sure their voices are heard
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UNISON campaign to protect East Midlands NHS jobs pays off
New University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group signs agreement to protect jobs in merged Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital trusts
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Police staff unions angered by employers’ offer of a pay freeze
A freeze would mean a pay cut in real terms, as inflation is rising by all measures
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UNISON welcomes new law to prevent sexual harassment at work
Government set to introduce mandatory duty on employers to protect staff by introducing explicit protections from third-party harassment
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Water regulation needs to be properly resourced, says UNISON
Process must also be independent, says the union, in the wake of the massive fine handed to Southern Water for deliberate acts of pollution
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Government postpones controversial health data grab
UNISON welcomes commitment to properly inform and engage with patients
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Blog: How to start solving the housing crisis
Our communities need public services and they need the people providing those services living close by
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UNISON condemns ‘slap in the face’ for Scottish local government workers
Scottish unions write joint letter condemning Scottish Government’s failure to provide funding for proper pay rise
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UNISON praises police decision to retain COVID protections
The decision was taken by the National Police Chiefs Council for England and Wales and will help to safeguard operational capability
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Important wins and ongoing battles across the union
Ongoing high profile pay campaigns, industrial action and the ongoing fight against racism and hatred highlighted at union’s national executive council
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This sickening return to racist abuse cannot be tolerated
Our England football players are taking the lead that our politicians need to follow
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UNISON urges the government to restore aid budget
‘If this government is serious about addressing the global pandemic they should show some leadership and invest more, not less, in essential public services in the poorest countries of the…Read more…
UNISON welcomes record fine for Southern Water’s polluting actions
Company fined a record £90m for regularly and deliberately pouring untreated sewage into protected waters, but the union says the issue is not limited to one company
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The forgotten frontline: council and school staff need a 10% pay rise
UNISON is calling for a 10% pay rise for all local government workers, as financial recognition for their commitment to public service
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Members cannot be the ones who pay the price for the pandemic
UNISON’s new senior vice president on why post-COVID pay rises are crucial for members
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Formal dispute lodged with higher education employers
After a clear majority of HE members reject the final pay offer, UNISON wants to bring employers back to the negotiating table
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Nominate your social workers of the year
Nominations close at midnight on Friday 23 July
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