Government has ‘made a big mistake’ on pay and missed the chance to turn the NHS around

Commenting on the government’s announcement yesterday that NHS staff in England are to receive a pay rise of £1,400 this year, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Th​e government has made a big mistake. ​This short-sighted decision risks harming the UK’s most cherished institution ​beyond repair. “​Ministers might have shifted their pay position a little, but nowhere near enough. This […]

Durham Miners’ Gala: ‘UNISON is strong and ready for a fight’

Over 200,000 people attended this summer’s event, which has been held annually in north east city since 1871. Last weekend, UNISON northern region joined the annual Durham Miner’s Gala, one of the world’s biggest celebrations of trade union power and working class culture. Over 200,000 people attended the event, which has been held annually in […]

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National Delegate Conference Friday Newssheet

Final day of the National Delegate Conference newssheet! Download

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National Delegate Conference Thursday Newssheet

Day three of the National Delegate Conference newssheet! Download

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National Delegate Conference Wednesday Newssheet

Day two of the National Delegate Conference newssheet! Download

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National Delegate Conference Tuesday Newssheet

Day one of the National Delegate Conference newssheet! Download

Unions call for inflation-busting pay rise for local government and school staff

Significant pay boost vital to meet spiralling costs.

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NHS staff parking charges must be scrapped or workers may be forced ​from the ​health service

UNISON is calling on trust managers to discuss ways to support​ staff ​struggling financially rather than introduce measures that will heap more pressure on household finances.  

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Health staff risk being driven out by unfair mileage rates and new parking charges, says UNISON   

Health staff face a perfect storm as some NHS trusts in England and Northern Ireland bring back parking charges

Staff discontent shows government must act on NHS pay

New figures show huge plummet in NHS staff satisfaction