UNISON is again calling for an early and significant wage increase for all NHS workers of at least £2,000
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In unprecedented times, the chance that Holocaust Memorial Day offers us, to reflect on past atrocities and current hatreds, is needed as much as ever
The governments continued mishandling of the pandemic drives many people to join UNISON. We cannot and will not let them down
Ministers must reverse the decision to keep early-years establishments open to all children if infection rates are to fall and staff be better protected, says UNISON today (Wednesday). Only vulnerable children and those of key workers should be allowed to attend nurseries during the pandemic, as is the case with primary and secondary schools, says UNISON. Nursery staff are […]
UNISON is pleased to announce the conclusion of employment tribunal proceedings brought on behalf of UNISON members who were subject to a TUPE transfer in June 2019. UNISON alleged that there was a failure to provide adequate information and consultation on behalf of 35 members employed to work on a recycling and waste and collection […]
Since April saw the closure of our offices across the region there has been a huge change the way in which we facilitate learning for our members, with all learning events now being hosted online. Online provision of learning has meant that we can continue to offer our Member Learning Programme and reach more members […]
South East regional secretary Steve Torrance gives his thanks to everyone working over Christmas and the reps who’ve supported UNISON members in 2020
Care home staff in the South East are still not receiving weekly Covid tests despite government promises, according to a survey published 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 virus. […]
We are pleased to announce our New Year – Self Care! webinar series open to members and non-members. Starting on 7 January 2021, there will be a webinar every Thursday (1:00pm – 2:00pm), which aims to provide members and potential members with the knowledge and support so they can look after themselves at work and […]
UNISON South East outlines a series of recommendations and actions that branches can take to challenge inequality for Black members at work as we navigate through the pandemic