UNISON members may be wondering how to react to the government’s imposed pay award. Here are some facts to help you decide what 3% means for you
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Health organisations stand together against abuse
Health workers have made the vaccination programme a success. But as they encourage everyone to have their jabs, some have suffered appalling abuse
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Isolation changes must happen with boosted safety measures, says UNISON
‘Pingdemic’ should not be used to bully staff back to work
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New NHS flexible working rights to improve work-life balance and retain staff
Agreement will open up new options and make requests easier
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Wage and sick pay reform needed in health and social care
Action needed to deal with staff burnout
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Staff are pushed to brink and fed up with unfair pay, says UNISON
Sara Gorton says NHS staff survey findings send clear message on wages and stress levels
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Vote for your health heroes
‘Now, more than ever, it’s vitally important that the work of the entire NHS family is recognised and celebrated’, says UNISON
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Bristol health branch helps show racists the red card
‘People voiced exactly how they felt. They pulled no punches’
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Exemptions would be welcome but health surcharge should be scrapped, says UNISON
Coronavirus pandemic has shown how services rely on overseas workers
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Back to the frontline
UNISON’s national nursing officer Stuart Tuckwood has returned to the NHS for the fight against COVID-19. First, he explained what the union is doing to support its health members
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Don’t push key workers and the vulnerable to the back of the queue, says UNISON
More must be done to ensure public service workers don’t miss out on food basics
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Coronavirus guidance for NHS trusts and health staff published
Advice published to reassure staff and public but alert them on need for vigilance
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Health Secretary must make real changes to tackle NHS violence
Commenting on the latest NHS Staff Survey published today (Tuesday), UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Violence and harassment have become the new normal for NHS staff, which…Read more…
NHS still has huge task ahead on race, says UNISON
Bullying, harassment and abuse are a disgrace
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Health workers in Bradford win privatisation battle
Wholly owned subsidiary plans dropped
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Frimley strike postponed as trust agrees not to continue with privatisation plans, says UNISON
Eleventh hour agreement to discuss alternative options
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Race for Equality campaign launch
As part of Black History month, UNISON’s health team is proud to launch its Race for Equality Campaign. Let’s stamp out racism in the NHS.
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More funding needed to tackle NHS staffing gaps, says UNISON
New cash will begin to address years of underfunding but more is desperately needed
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Safe staffing a ‘vital’ campaign for NHS’s frontline staff
Delegates hear that patients and staff alike are suffering from chronic shortages
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UNISON condemns government’s violent crime proposals
Pressure on schools and NHS staff to tackle crime is deflecting attention from ‘failure to fund policing adequately’, union says
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