These ill-thought-out rules have worsened the staffing crisis hampering the NHS and social care and caused significant upset.
Covid-19
It’s nothing short of a tragedy that huge amounts of time and resources have been wasted.
UNISON condemns the vile online racism towards the England football team
At the start of the pandemic, UNISON’S There for You charity set up our Covid-19 response fund to support members during this unique and challenging time. One year on, the fund is still helping members who have faced uncertainty and hardship. During these difficult and uncertain times, you may find yourself in need of a […]
UNISON branches across the region commemorated those that died at work and signalled our intent to keep fighting to prevent future workplace deaths
On the anniversary of the first UK lockdown, the UK’s largest union calls for a full public inquiry into the response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Ministers need to urgently agree a package of support for Slough and all local authorities
UNISON is again calling for an early and significant wage increase for all NHS workers of at least £2,000
Government’s approach to NHS pay is forcing workers to question their future
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 […]
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. […]
Government must guarantee staff can work additional hours or get compensation for lost wages
Chancellor’s plan is austerity plain and simple
Staff need pay rise to maintain morale, says UNISON