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NHS members to stage demo against cuts

Stockton and Hartlepool staff told that they will have their terms and conditions cut

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON slates Nursing and Midwifery Council fee hike

Nursing and Midwifery Council raises fees by 32% – after substantial government grant to regulator

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to growth figures, highlighting ‘Olympic effect’

Dave Prentis says that figure of 1% growth is deceptive and ‘our economy is still scraping along the bottom’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Pension-funded house building might face legal challenge

As Future Homes Commission suggests pension funds could pay for massive private housing projects, UNISON reminds government funds must be invested in best interests of members.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to 750 job cuts at Rotherham Hospital

Unions says cuts would be hugely damaging to patient care, and is a devastating blow for families in the run up to Christmas

Article on the UNISON National site.

EDF price rise forcing choice of heat or eat, says UNISON

Union accuses energy company of ‘reckless’ behaviour as it prepares to raise prices by more than 10% as winter approaches

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON ramps up campaign ahead of Living Wage week

Union plans week of activity, including seminar and parliamentary event, to boost the fight for a living wage

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON president urges members to get involved with Hope not hate

New materials are now available to help build work around the president’s chosen charity

Article on the UNISON National site.

Nursing survey reveals NHS patient-staff ratio danger

Less than 10% can deliver safe, compassionate, dignified care all of the time

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to the Public Accounts Committee’s report on the NHS

Report highlights real financial problems on the horizon for the NHS from austerity economics and Private Finance Initiative debt

Article on the UNISON National site.

Barnet council recommends backing in-house bid

The project includes the following services: refuse, organic waste and recycling collections; waste strategy; street cleaning; green […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for inquiry as another PFI hospital runs out of cash

And it flows from a fresh report researched for UNISON on the impact of PFI on hospital Trusts in the East of England, where three major hospital schemes – in Norwich […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Northern region sets out living wage campaign

Those on the national minimum wage would have to work 48 hours a week to support their families." And Ms Williams […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Remember, remember 15 November

This is our chance to stop the government's plans to privatise police services and make huge budget cuts. Their planned cuts will mean 18,000 fewer police staff, including […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Living wage rate increases

Both national and London Living Wage rates are to rise by 25p an hour

Article on the UNISON National site.