Forty phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been striking for over 60 days to demand re-banding. Phlebotomists are specialist health workers who take and handle patient blood samples.... read more →
Responding to yesterday’s incident in which dozens of people were injured while celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Tuesday): “The events in Liverpool... read more →
Commenting on Nigel Farage’s speech today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “It’s easy to announce policies to appeal to voters, but far harder to work out how to fund them.... read more →
Are you struggling with the cost of school uniforms? School uniform costs are yet another money worry that parents and carers don’t need. UNISON There For You Charity is launching... read more →
Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that NHS staff in England are to receive a 3.6% pay rise this year, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “The pay rise is... read more →
The reaction to the success of Reform at recent local and mayoral elections in England together with UNISON’s response to the Westminster government’s proposed changes to disability payments dominated the... read more →
Commenting on the recommendations in David Gauke’s independent sentencing review published today (Thursday), UNISON national officer for probation Ben Priestley said: “Probation can be an effective alternative to a failing prison... read more →
Commenting on the prime minister’s comments on changes to the winter fuel allowance and welfare secretary Liz Kendall’s speech to the IPPR today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “At... read more →
UNISON’s annual school support staff seminar was an opportunity for the union’s activists in schools to develop their skills and knowledge and to network with fellow reps to discuss issues... read more →
Calling all Sefton School Children! We'd love you to design a banner for the Sefton UNISON Women's Group. Your banner will be used at all Sefton UNISON Events, marches and... read more →