UNISON has welcomed the government’s newly published ‘road map’ for the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) in Great Britain, adding that its game-changing changes to working lives “can’t... read more →
Speaking at the Covid inquiry today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said that the ‘big worry’ was that if ‘a pandemic happened tomorrow social care would in same position as before.’ Christina McAnea was giving evidence on behalf of... read more →
Last Friday marked 100 days of strike for phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals. Phlebotomists are specialist health workers who take and handle patient blood samples. At present,... read more →
Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) are entering their third round of strike action in a long-running dispute over backpay. After taking 15 days of action in April,... read more →
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust needs to follow the lead of dozens of other trusts and pay its staff properly, says UNISON today (Friday). The union’s call comes as some... read more →
Responding to deputy prime minister Angela Rayner’s speech to the Local Government Association conference earlier today (Thursday) on council funding reforms and outsourcing, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Curbs on outsourcing can’t happen... read more →
Commenting on the publication of the government’s ten-year plan for the NHS today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “People hold the NHS dear, but after almost 77 years, it’s creaking... read more →
Commenting on the government’s plans to implement the Employment Rights Bill, UNISON head of policy Sampson Low said: “This bill is a game changer that can’t come soon enough. It’s... read more →
One of the most important elements of the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) currently making its way through Parliament is the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB). UNISON has lobbied hard... read more →
The UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry is an independent public inquiry set up to examine the UK’s response to and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, including what lessons can be... read more →