Pay erosion is the common crisis across many public services that’s now resulting in waves of industrial action. The problem is rooted in the political decision, first taken by the... read more →
Wednesday’s day of strike action in the ambulance service, across England, saw pickets throughout London. Touring the capital was UNISON head of health Sara Gorton – above, with pickets at... read more →
Commenting on Mark Drakeford’s offer today (Thursday) of additional money for health workers across Wales, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “This significantly ups the pressure on Westminster. Rishi Sunak must now... read more →
Photos ©Steve Forrest/Workers’ Photos Christina McAnea spent the second joint union NHS strike day, yesterday 11 January, touring picket lines in Yorkshire and the North East to show her support... read more →
After an extraordinary day across England, with ambulance workers in five regions taking action on pay and highlighting the crisis in the NHS, it’s time to look back on the... read more →
Speaking on the eve of a second strike at five English ambulance services and reacting to new government legislation aimed at curbing strikes, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Tuesday): “Ministers can’t... read more →
Health unions won’t be submitting joint evidence to the NHS pay review body for the next wage round while the current industrial disputes remain unresolved, it has been announced today... read more →
08:20am In response to government plans to introduce minimum cover regulations for strikes, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea told the BBC that during the strike in December, staff didn’t hesitate... read more →
Ahead of the December strike action, a UNISON ambulance member wrote in The New Statesman, explaining why they were taking action. They wished to remain anonymous. This week, I, along... read more →
Our next strike days in the NHS will go ahead on Wednesday 11thJanuary and Monday 23rd January, despite last minute talks between UNISON, other health unions and the secretary of... read more →