Commenting on the additional lockdown measures for England announced by the Prime Minister today (Monday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The new restrictions are tough, but the virus has to be beaten. Otherwise, the NHS could be overwhelmed, with terrible consequences for those needing care. “While most of us will now be safe at […]
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Care home staff in the North East are still not receiving weekly Covid tests despite government promises, according to a survey published today (Thursday) by UNISON. Almost one in ten (8%) of employees in residential care, who look after people aged over 65 and those with dementia, say they’ve not had regular swab checks. This fails to fulfil a government pledge that these staff would be tested every seven days for the […]
MAKE SURE YOU VOTE! UNISON’s ballot of members on the NPS 2020 pay offer is underway. The ballot opened on 4 December and will close at midday on 18 December. Your views on the pay offer are important and if you have not already done so, please ensure you vote before the ballot closes.Speak with […]
Clare Williams blogs about why it shouldn’t be about public sector vs private sector and why key workers deserve a decent pay rise.
UNISON says college leaders have broken their pay promises and that pay in the FE sector is ‘simply too low’
Support workers have ensured school buildings are safe and regularly cleaned to protect pupils and staff from infection, and kept parents updated about the latest Covid regulations.
November has been young workers month and this year the campaign was to celebrate and raise awareness of our young trade unionist activists in UNISON could not be more important.
Commenting on an additional £1bn for councils to help them fund social care and extra Covid responsibilities announced in the comprehensive spending review yesterday (Wednesday), UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This is nowhere near enough to reform social care services. It will mean more misery for those who can’t access the support they need. “The vast majority of workers will also […]
Responding to reports the chancellor of the exchequer is preparing to impose a pay cap on most public sector workers, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said today (Friday): “Key workers across all public services remain at the heart of the fight against Covid. “Reports of pay restraint for all but frontline NHS staff would be a cruel body blow to other health, care and public service employees working tirelessly […]
Commenting on the increase in real living wage rates – to £9.50 (and £10.85 in London) – announced today (Monday) by the Living Wage Foundation, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “While some 250,000 low-paid workers will get a wage rise today, many others on the Covid frontline will be less fortunate. “Care staff working in […]