Jab backdown the right thing to do, but the damage has already been done

These ill-thought-out rules have worsened the staffing crisis hampering the NHS and social care and caused significant upset.

Jab exodus in healthcare is a crisis entirely of the government’s making

It’s nothing short of a tragedy that huge amounts of time and resources have been wasted.

Views needed on training for nurses and midwives

Training our nurses and midwives – your views needed!

The Nursing & Midwifery Council is seeking views on how nurses and midwives are trained. This is a good opportunity for UNISON members in nursing and midwifery roles to get your views heard on pre-registration education and training in your profession. Your opinions really count, whether you’re a registered nurse or midwife already, or a […]

A man dressed as a postbox sits in front of a large group of people holding banners and UNISON flags. The message on the banner is 'Rise up to get pay up'

Council and school staff in East of England begin strike ballot over pay

Nearly 25,000 council and school support staff across the East of England will begin voting today on whether to strike over pay, says UNISON. The wage offer made by employers to local government staff is nowhere near what’s needed to meet rising prices during the cost of living crisis, says the union. UNISON had called […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Help stop the sale of NHS Professionals

UNISON backs We Own It campaign against sell-off – you can help by signing the petition and urging your MP to back the Early Day Motion 152

How safe is the staffing in your hospital?

UNISON will run its sixth annual safe NHS staffing levels survey on 7 February and is asking all members in the nursing family to take part