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Unions urge public to support NHS pay rise

Unions urge public to support NHS pay rise

Unions are urging the public to put colourful posters in their windows on Thursday 1st April in support of a proper pay rise for NHS staff.

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Celebrities back call for fair pay for care workers

Celebrities back call for fair pay for care workers

Joanna Lumley and comedian Jo Brand are backing a national campaign organised by UNISON to urge the government to end poverty wages for care staff.

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Public asked to back a better post-pandemic future

Public asked to back a better post-pandemic future

Securing a better future for key workers and the public services that have been supporting communities across the UK throughout the coronavirus pandemic is the…

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NHS staff secure improved wage rights

NHS staff secure improved wage rights

Health workers across England should now be paid properly for every hour they’re at work during the pandemic, following an agreement reached between health unions and NHS employers.

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Low-paid workers celebrate union-brokered pay deal

Low-paid workers celebrate union-brokered pay deal

Hundreds of outsourced UCL staff are celebrating after UNISON secured the same pay, pension and annual leave rights as directly employed workers doing the same jobs.

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UNISON launches guide to protect gig economy workers 

UNISON launches guide to protect gig economy workers 

Porters, care workers, security staff and parking wardens are at greater risk of physical and verbal attack, injury or illness, because they work alone for long periods, says UNISON as it launches the first union gig economy safety guide.

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Birmingham carers celebrate victory

Birmingham carers celebrate victory

UNISON members are celebrating after claiming victory in a dispute with Birmingham City Council over plans to make ‘indefensible’ cuts to the hours of low paid care staff.

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Hydrogen homes can power the economy

Hydrogen homes can power the economy

Converting homes and businesses to run on hydrogen rather than natural gas could help substantially reduce the UK’s carbon emissions, create thousands of new jobs and provide a much welcome boost to the economy.

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Low paid hospital workers win right to full NHS pay rates

Low paid hospital workers win right to full NHS pay rates

Cleaners, catering staff, porters and security staff providing vital services to hospitals in Bolton will get their rightful pay after taking strike action.

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