UNISON’s general secretary calls today’s public service workers the ‘new giants’ of the labour movement
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Only a Labour government can save the NHS, says UNISON
Every NHS worker must be rewarded with an early pay rise of at least £2,000
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Public services need a new normal, says UNISON general secretary
Public services must be rebuilt after years of cuts and neglect
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Government must do all it can to defend jobs and stave off mass unemployment, says UNISON
NHS and care sector must be in best possible state
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‘We need our union to be stronger than ever’ Dave Prentis tells NEC
General secretary says UNISON members won’t ‘carry the can’ for another economic crisis
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Time to give a fair pay rise to all public service workers
Investment in staff and public services will boost the economy
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Dave Prentis – A personal message
This morning UNISON NEC members received this email from our General Secretary, Dave Prentis, announcing his retirement.
“Dear Colleague
I’ve been so proud to serve as your General Secretary for 20 years. It has been the honour and privilege of my li…Read more…
Money for public services would mean a quicker recovery
Proper investment would power a return to a more prosperous time
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Prime Minister should take responsibility and not blame others for care home failings
Poor government decision making at the heart of problems
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Show your appreciation and thoughts for the NHS and key workers
UNISON joins /Together coalition to reconnect society
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Investment must be bigger to protect and strengthen valued public services
Local councils will need financial support to oversee building projects
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Ambulance staff in Northern Ireland to receive backdated pay boost, says UNISON
Hundreds of workers will see pay bands lifted
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Easing of lockdown must happen safely
Avoiding a second wave in the autumn is vital
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UNISON calls on government to act on ‘systemic racism’
Statement from the union calls for action as COVID-19 highlights inequality
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Government must act immediately on second PHE BAME report
Words and promises won’t cut it any longer
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Greater clarity needed from PM on plans to scrap immigration health surcharge
Government must remove charge for all healthcare settings
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Deep inequalities in British society to be investigated
Equality and Human Rights Commission COVID-19 race probe announced
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Report shows action is needed to reduce Covid impact on Black community, says UNISON
Protection needed for those most at risk
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Blog: As lockdowns ease, anxiety grows and confusion reigns
We need strong leadership from this government now and we are all being badly let down. But as ever, your union will continue to fill this vacuum.
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Time for ‘answers and actions’ on coronavirus effect on Black community
Immediate action essential, not more delays
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