The government’s failure to hold pay talks with every organisation representing striking NHS workers in England is unacceptable, ill-considered, and has potentially perilous consequences, health unions warn today (Monday). The... read more →
This month we lit up our UNISON Centre in Pride colours to celebrate all our LGBT+ members during LGBT+ History Month. As this is UNISON’s year of Black workers, I... read more →
Today (Friday 24 February) the five unions UCU, UNISON, Unite, EIS and GMB, representing staff working in UK higher education confirmed that talks via the conciliation service Acas will continue... read more →
This Friday, 24 February, is the first anniversary of President Putin ordering the Russian invasion of Ukraine, forcing millions of people to flee their homes. One year on, the people... read more →
Commenting on media reports today (Thursday) about early drafts of the long-awaited NHS workforce plan, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “The NHS is in a dire state because it’s thousands... read more →
Nurses, paramedics, blood collection workers and other NHS staff in new strike over pay, says UNISON
Nurses will join blood collection workers, healthcare assistants, cleaners, porters and ambulance staff in a new day of walkouts over pay next month, says UNISON today (Wednesday). The union says the strike on... read more →
Commenting on an official impact assessment published today (Tuesday) that suggests new anti-strike laws could lead to greater disruption, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Everyone could see through this... read more →
Commenting on the Department of Health and Social Care’s submission today (Tuesday) to the NHS pay review body recommending a maximum pay rise of 3.5% in 2023/4 for health workers in England, UNISON head of health Sara... read more →
Sexual harassment at work was a strong topic at this year’s women’s conference in Bournemouth, both in and outside the conference hall. At a conference workshop on the subject, one... read more →
I arrived in Belfast last night, ready to spend today with striking health and care workers. After radio interviews with BBC Radio Ulster and Foyle, I arrived to a packed... read more →