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Debate turned to terms and conditions within the Agenda for Change framework in Brighton on Tuesday afternoon

“Once again the government treats us like April fools.” He highlighted that Band two members are now paid just one penny above the minimum wage: “A whacking 55p below the real […]

Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed

Union continues to stand up for healthcare assistants, admin staff and paramedics with a range of practical support

It all starts with the domestics because if we don’t do our job, the higher bands can’t do theirs.” Donna, Bisiriyu and Julie are just three of hundreds of thousands of […]

These were the rights secured by the NHS Staff Council back in 2021 for everyone employed by the NHS. There was huge willingness around […]

“It’s important to recognise that the NHS is amazing, but it was essentially built for men. We need to make sure that all healthcare that’s […]

UNISON nursing officer, Stuart Tuckwood, explains the importance of – and argues for – a renewed focus on mentoring programmes for newly registered nurses

Healthcare support workers at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust are voting on strike action after years of being “ripped off”, UNISON says today. Hundreds of healthcare assistants, maternity care workers, theatre support assistants and other clinical support workers are calling to be properly paid for their work. The staff are currently paid at band 2, but […]

UNISON has launched a survey of NHS staff ahead of the next pay round to find out what matters most to them.

UNISON members at a London NHS trust explain how they won their insourcing campaign – and the many benefits

Cardiff and Vale Health Board is first in Wales to introduce My Health Passport for NHS staff. 

Hundreds of healthcare assistants (HCAs) in Somerset are better off thanks to a successful regrading campaign that has increased salaries and led to back payments of up to £4,550, says UNISON. In total, 553 HCAs employed at Somerset Foundation Trust will benefit from a significant salary boost and back pay. The deal goes back to […]

The network aims to connect overseas nurses for mutual support, to offer expertise to UNISON and to provide a safe space for individuals to share […]

Helga Pile Helga was recognised partly for her key role in this year’s NHS pay dispute, noting she was often the public face of UNISON on TV […]