Second local authority in the UK to be affiliated with Electronics Watch
The article Lewisham Council commits to tackling abuses in global supply chains first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Health staff are suffering serious sexual harassment at work
Survey reveals sexual harassment in the NHS.
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Centrica jobs cuts are a ‘terrible blow’ but there’s a solution
Retail arms of big six energy firms should be nationalised
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Crisis in social work revealed by new UNISON survey
Social workers say they are no longer able to do their jobs effectively because of years of repeated cut
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UNISON calls for a general election but demands Labour stays united
Speaking in Liverpool today (Tuesday) on the opening day of the UNISON annual conference, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Brexit has unleashed the stench of far right extremism, both on the…Read more…
UNISON launches campaign to celebrate local government workers
New film will kickstart recognition of overlooked council staff
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Care staff forced to sleep in offices and not wash
Care staff on overnight shifts are having to bed down at work in offices or on dirty mattresses
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Nationalise the big six and create a ‘green army’ to help the UK hit net zero, says UNISON
Nationalising the retail arms of the big six energy firms would significantly boost the UK’s bid to become carbon neutral by 2050, says UNISON in a report published today (Monday). Power to the…Read more…
College staff need training in handling weapon-related incidents
Staff and students have suffered serious injuries as a result of offensive weapons being brought into colleges, according to a UNISON survey published today (Tuesday). Machetes, hammers, metal bars…Read more…
Court of Appeal finds in favour of UNISON in holiday pay dispute
NHS workers who do overtime on a regular basis or frequently work beyond their normal shifts should now have these extra hours taken into account when their holiday pay is calculated, as a result of…Read more…
Tax cut for higher earners is absurd after years of austerity
Commenting on the announcement from Conservative Party leadership contender Boris Johnson that he would cut taxes for higher earners, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Boris Johnson has…Read more…
Cleaners at Essex hospital call off strike as Trust agrees to their demands
Domestic cleaners at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow have today (Wednesday) called off six days of planned strikes after their employer dropped plans to outsource their jobs. The Trust had been…Read more…
Government must reject US corporate predators eyeing-up the NHS
Reacting to Donald Trump’s supposed NHS U-turn, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Donald Trump has shown he is willing to play games with the future of the NHS and the government’s weakness…Read more…
NHS can’t be a post-Brexit bargaining chip for trade deals, says UNISON
Move would undermine efforts to roll back health service marketisation
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System of second class NHS workers must end
Private companies employing tens of thousands of staff in the NHS across England are coming under pressure to give their employees a wage rise as UNISON’s campaign for fair pay in the health service…Read more…
People Plan encouraging but significant funding is needed for real change
Commenting on the release today (Monday) of the Interim NHS People Plan, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Working for the NHS can be challenging so it’s good to see those at the top are…Read more…
Politicians must get a grip on social care and council services
Commenting on the Institute for Fiscal Studies report on council funding and tonight’s BBC1 Panorama programme on social care, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “After years of relentless…Read more…
Extra FE spending proposals welcome but report must be put into action, says UNISON
Important points detailed in long-awaited Augar Review of education
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Election results show the country is more divided than ever, says UNISON
Labour must find clearer Brexit line and end ambiguity
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Working people should fear what comes next
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement today (Friday) that she is to step down on 7 June, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Theresa May will go down in history as one of the worst…Read more…