Local services will only continue to be resilient if they have “a valued and fairly rewarded workforce
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Government’s treatment of NHS staff is disgraceful
Just as NHS staff thought ministers were at last to announce the pay rise they’ve more than earned, hopes have been cruelly dashed
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Blog: Six months into our new era
It’s been an incredibly busy but productive and fulfilling first half year as your general secretary – with many achievements across our great union
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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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It’s #NotTooMuchToMask; let’s keep protecting ourselves and each other against the ongoing threat of COVID-19
Wearing masks doesn’t stop anyone from living their lives. But it can help prevent infection spread and limit pressure on the NHS
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Government can’t keep ignoring social care crisis
Tens of thousands of older people and those with disabilities aren’t getting the care they desperately need
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Blog: Wilfully sowing the seeds of masked confusion
If only the Westminster government could show some of the responsibility it wants the rest of us to take on
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Masks are still crucial in the fight against Covid
Now isn’t the time to ditch mandatory mask wearing. The Prime Minister should be providing direction to the public
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Blog: The best birthday or thank you gift is a pay rise, now
Thank you days for key workers and birthday celebrations for the NHS are great – but what really matters is an increase in pay
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Get Social Care done: Time for a Fair Deal
UNISON GS says. agree 100%
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Blog: Why we will always stand with the Windrush generation
Tuesday is Windrush Day. But instead of enjoying a day of celebration, the Windrush generation are still fighting for justice
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UNISON Special Delegate Conference 2021: Day 2
Day 2 NEC pre meeting started at 8.30 but it was not as jolly as yesterday, in fact a little fractious and there were some frank exchange of views (me included).
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Serious about levelling up? Let’s see the evidence
General secretary Christina McAnea addresses UNISON’s special local government conference 2021
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Blog: Why G7 leaders need to work much harder on vaccine access
The US donation of half a billion vaccines may sound impressive – but it’s a drop in the ocean. Vaccine manufacturing rights need to be freed up now
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Blog: Levelling up the forgotten frontline
Our local government workers deserve no less credit and applause than health workers – and they deserve fair pay now
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Greater London UNISON Regional Council AGM 2021
Today was the Annual General Meeting of the UNISON Greater London Regional Council. It was held virtually with a shortened agenda but mirrored what happened when we had past physical meetings (sort of).
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Covid inquiry next year is way too late, says UNISON
The government owes answers to the workers, the public and the families of those who have lost their lives.
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Blog: The UK government must act on planned Palestinian evictions
UNISON condemns the violence in East Jerusalem, regrets the loss of life on both sides and calls again on the Israeli government to comply with international law
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Blog: Your safety is paramount as we start to return to workplaces
As lockdown restrictions ease and workplaces open up, we need to make sure our staff are kept safe
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UNISON opposes drastic cuts to UK aid budget
Lifesaving support for water, sanitation and hygiene will be reduced by 80 percent, which will have a devastating effect on countries across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic
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