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
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.
Read MorePublic 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 aim of UNISON’S No Going Back to Normal campaign. The campaign highlights how services like health, local government, social care and education need greater investment. Unison wants the people who have been keeping everyone safe […]
Read MoreNHS 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.
Read MoreLow-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.
Read MoreUNISON 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.
Read MoreBirmingham 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.
Read MoreHydrogen 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.
Read MoreLow 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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