National care service and fair pay must be priority for new commission, says...
Commenting on the government’s announcement today (Friday) that an independent commission on social care will begin in April headed up by Baroness Louise Casey, UNISON head of care Gavin Edwards said:...
View ArticleGetting pay right for demoralised staff is key to turning NHS around, says...
Commenting on the prime minister’s new measures announced today (Monday) to tackle hospital backlogs, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “Staff are the bedrock of the NHS and key to turning around...
View ArticleTougher laws needed to protect ambulance staff against violence and abuse
Commenting on new figures published by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives today (Tuesday) highlighting the levels of physical and verbal abuse directed at UK ambulance staff, UNISON deputy...
View ArticleSchool budgets need protecting, says UNISON in response to IFS funding report
Commenting on a report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies released today (Wednesday) that warns of tight budgets for schools in England, UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “Ministers inherited...
View ArticleHealth workers are key to plans to get the NHS back on its feet
Commenting on the latest NHS England figures published today (Thursday) showing unprecedented demand on the health service , UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “NHS staff are stretched to breaking...
View ArticleNEC election candidate applications now open
The candidate application and nomination period opens today (Monday 13 January) for UNISON’s NEC elections 2025, which take place over the next five months. It will remain open until 5pm 14 February....
View ArticleAI must be used to enhance public services, not replace workers, says UNISON
Commenting on the launch of the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan today (Monday), UNISON policy officer Kate Jones said: “Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to revolutionise the world...
View ArticleOpinion: ‘I am determined and optimistic’ for the year ahead
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea The start of 2025 brings into focus not only the scale of challenges that lie ahead, but more importantly, the many opportunities awaiting us too. The...
View ArticleSharon Foster wins UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award 2025
Long-term UNISON activist Sharon Foster (pictured) has won the 2025 Nelson Mandela Award. The award is given to those who exemplify Nelson Mandela’s values of ‘determination, a desire for unity, and...
View ArticleInternational community must help make ceasefire work, says UNISON
Commenting on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This is a moment we all have long hoped for. An end to the 15-month...
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