UNISON has submitted its response to the government’s independent review into what factors should be considered when determining the state pension age UNISON’s response, with contributions from members, highlighted the physical and mental demands that essential workers face. The union believes it is not fair to expect workers to ‘just keep going’ in such […]
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Head of health Helga Pile responds to suggested NHS pay rise Commenting on the government’s submission to the NHS Pay Review Body that it can afford only a 2.5% pay rise for healthcare staff in 2026/27, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “Yet again ministers are trying to get away with giving staff a way-below-inflation […]
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This is available to any UNISON member who does not have a GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics and wants to enter any higher/degree education course, including Cumbria University. •Times – Sessions between 09.30 to 15.30. • Up to 6 hours per session, however if a learner only requires one subject, they need […]
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UNISON is horrified at the terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue yesterday, which left two people dead and many more injured. It was a violent, antisemitic attack on the Jewish community in Manchester which will also have spread deep fear and concern across the whole Jewish community in the UK. UNISON stands […]
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Seed giveaway. As part of our celebration of UNISON Green Week from 19th to 26th September, we are pleased to offer a limited giveaway of 1000 packets of seeds to promote biodiversity and environmental awareness across our workplaces and communities. Available seed varieties include: Sunflower, Forget-Me-Not, Poppy, Wildflower, Herb Mixture, Butterfly & Bee Mixture, […]
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The government has announced a 3.6% pay increase for NHS staff in England. What do we know? There have been no negotiations with unions and this is not an offer for members to accept or reject. This is an imposed pay award. UNISON is working urgently to get clarity on when the pay rise […]
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Months after promising us negotiations at the end of the 2024 pay round, the government choose to stick with the discredited PRB process for this year. Unsurprisingly, NHS pay is overdue. We’ve been working to highlight all the problems caused by continual delays for members and the service. We want the government to sit down […]
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NHS staff have had their hopes of a prompt pay rise dashed once again. The government’s decision to stick with the ‘painfully slow’ NHS pay review body process means yet another lengthy delay before health workers in England* get the annual wage rise they should be due today (Tuesday), says UNISON. NHS staff are meant to receive their pay […]
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