Nearly 31,000 working people in the North West stand to lose out as government cuts to universal credit work allowances kick in from today (Monday) warns UNISON. Cuts to universal credit were…Read more…
Government confirms future financial pain for healthcare students, says UNISON
The government’s health bursaries consultation launched today (Thursday) will saddle nursing students with huge debts of up to £50,000, says UNISON. UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “This…Read more…
Swansea council staff protest over car parking
Anger at strategy that is making ‘difficult problem worse’
The article Swansea council staff protest over car parking first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
EDF living wage commitment welcome, says UNISON
Commenting on EDF Energy’s announcement today (Thursday) that the company has become a living wage employer, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is good news for all those staff,…Read more…
Temporary relief for the NHS as nurses stay on the UK’s job shortage list, says UNISON
Commenting on the announcement from the Migration Advisory Committee –that nurses are to be allowed to remain on the occupational shortages list for another three years – UNISON head of nursing Gail…Read more…
UNISON calls for action to end the homecare wages scandal
Tens of thousands of care workers across England and Wales are still being paid less than the minimum wage because councils are not insisting that homecare companies pay staff their travel time, a…Read more…
Serious crime rises as police numbers fall, warns UNISON
Serious crime is on the rise again after years of steady falls in offending, and UNISON believes government cutbacks in policing are to blame. Keen to encourage people to vote in the police and crime…Read more…
Extra funding for flood defences welcome but don’t forget staff on the ground, says UNISON
Welcoming the Chancellor’s decision to increase tax insurance to pay for flood defences, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “More funding for flood defences should help save people the pain…Read more…
This is not a Budget for the next generation, says UNISON
Commenting on today’s Budget, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Six years of severe cuts to public spending have done little to pay down the deficit, despite the Chancellor’s promises. Yet…Read more…
Tinkering with schools no way to improve standards, says UNISON
Commenting on government proposals for all schools to become academies and have longer working days, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Forcing all schools to become academies will do…Read more…
Everyone wins with greater energy efficiency, says UNISON
Commenting on the report published today (Saturday) by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Rather than sit on the sidelines and watch as jobs…Read more…
Action for Children unions suspend pay strike for talks
The strike over pay due to take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at the charity Action for Children, by members of Unite and UNISON, has been suspended. This is to allow talks to continue with the…Read more…
National Express shareholders call for review of workplace rights
NEX Investors Look to Build on Unprecedented Support at 2015 AGM, Highlight Hypocrisy of Business Finance Awards Nomination (WASHINGTON) –Today, National Express [LSE: NEX.L] investors are urging the…Read more…
UNISON backs action by watchdog over cash-for-pensions deal
The decision by the NHS Pensions Board to refer Oxleas NHS Trust to the pension regulator has been welcomed by UNISON. The Board has taken this formal action in response to the South East London…Read more…
UNISON disappointed at NHS pay recommendation for 2016/17
Commenting on the announcement today (Tuesday) from NHS Pay Review Body of its proposals on pay for 2016/17, UNISON Head of Health Christina McAnea said: “It’s disappointing for NHS workers that the…Read more…
Unions call for urgent talks with Npower over job losses
Commenting on the announcement from Npower today (Tuesday) that 2,400 jobs are to go, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “At the weekend Npower employees had to find out from the media that…Read more…
South Central ambulance workers win holiday pay increase
UNISON has won an historic holiday pay victory for ambulance workers in Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), which covers the four counties,…Read more…
NPower job losses are devastating for staff, says UNISON
Commenting on reports that NPower are to announce 2,500 job losses, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “These huge job losses will come as a devastating blow to the workforce….Read more…
Giving police volunteers rights to use weapons is a step too far, says UNISON
Controversial new proposals to arm volunteer police community support officers (PCSOs) with CS gas and PAVA spray – due to be discussed later today (Monday) in Parliament – are a step too far, says…Read more…
Staff will need time to access new NHS support scheme, says UNISON
Responding to NHS England’s announcement today (Saturday) of new financial incentives aimed at improving the health of staff, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “This initiative has the…Read more…