Sara Gorton, UNISON’s head of health, gave evidence to the third module of the COVID inquiry last week (above). The module examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare... read more →
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea Today marks the beginning of Green UNISON Week, now an established part of the UNISON calendar and a mark of the importance we give... read more →
Commenting on the prime minister’s speech earlier today (Thursday) launching Lord Darzi of Denham’s review into the state of the NHS, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The public rightly... read more →
By senior national officer for equalities Josie Irwin It’s clear that the Labour government has inherited a mess from the Tories and that tough decisions must be taken to get... read more →
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech to the 156th Trades Union Congress in Brighton, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This was a serious speech from a serious Prime Minister.... read more →
Following an extensive motion on the climate emergency passed at this year’s national delegate conference, UNISON has now joined the campaign for a new international treaty to speed up the... read more →
Councils across England, Scotland and Wales have a collective hole in their finances amounting to more than £4bn for the coming financial year, way beyond any previous estimates, says UNISON... read more →
The recruitment crisis in social care won’t be resolved until wages rise in the sector, and achieving this with the government’s promised fair pay agreement will be the first step... read more →
UNISON and the TUC held a joint conference yesterday evening to explore the experience of Black health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Held at Doughty Street Chambers – a barristers’... read more →
Commenting on the report of the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire published today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “No words can ever fully capture the horror of... read more →