The Prime Minister and his mates partied while people put their lives on the line
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UNISON vows to keep up the pressure on cost of living crisis
Rising prices and the TUC march and demo on 18 June dominate union’s NEC meeting
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Blog: It’s time to put NHS pay right
Get involved with your branch’s activities on UNISON’s day of action, in England, on 25 May
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London UNISON AGM – Angela Rayner MP; Nordic model, Ukraine Ambulance aid, General Secretary Christina McAnea & election results (forces of light & reason returned as elected lay Convenor team)
This morning we had our first in person Greater London UNISON AGM since 2020. It was marvellous to be meet old friends and comrades (and new people I had only met before on video). While I did not enjoy the travel “experience” on route via the Lo…Read more…
Blog: The UK government must invest properly in our nurses
This International Nurses Day, it’s not enough to celebrate nurses, we need to demand proper investment in the profession
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Government has run out of ideas to tackle cost of living crisis, says UNISON
Ministers haven’t grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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How to hit the Tories in the Ballot Box
Great post by UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea
“Political leaders of all parties will be watching nervously to see how well their candidates do in this week’s local elections.
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Blog: Use Thursday to hit the Tories in the ballot box
As service users as well as providers, UNISON members know the challenges faced by councils after a decade of Conservative cuts
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High Court rules that government orders to discharge untested Covid patients into care homes was illegal, says UNISON
Covid spread like wildfire as untested but positive patients were discharged from hospitals.
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“Health members energised on the first day of Health Conference and inspired by Christina McAnea”
Hat tip James Anthony at https://www.in-unison.org/post/health-members-energised-on-the-first-day-of-health-conference-and-inspired-by-christina-mcanea
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The pandemic efforts of health staff are being undermined by political choices, says UNISON
Most worked extra hours and took on more intense workloads.
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NHS staff ‘undermined by political decisions’, says McAnea
General secretary tells health conference that deliberate Conservative choices have created the cost of living crisis
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Blog: Why it’s vital police staff have their say this week
UNISON has pushed to get the best possible pay offer for 2021 and 2022 – but we now need a high turnout in our consultative ballot
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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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Blog: The spring statement is a slap in the face for workers
Promises to cut taxes in the future won’t cut the mustard with families living a financial hell today
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Government must act to relieve the relentless pressure on household incomes, says UNISON
A decent pay rise might prove just enough to persuade key workers to stay.
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Chancellor must deliver public sector pay rise and cost of living help, says UNISON
Rising prices are wreaking havoc on the finances of working people.
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UNISON Labour Link Regional Forum “UNISON Stands with Ukraine”
Today, as Chair of UNISON London Regional Labour Link Committee, I chaired our London Forum of UNISON Labour Link. Which took place in the UNISON Centre in Camden. It was great to be back in the centre after two long years, for a in person (and v…Read more…
Blog: Why solidarity with Ukraine is the only way
Like everyone else I’ve watched the news of the war in Ukraine with a mixture of disbelief, horror and disgust. And there is no respite in sight
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UNISON “We stand in solidarity with our sister trade unions and all workers across Ukraine”
“As we witness shocking reports today of more suffering in Ukraine, we think of the public service workers – the first responders to devastating scenes, doing all they can to save lives.
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