Squeezing staff pensions is bigger source of income for NHS subcos than new business, says report

Report finds most of the work done by “subcos” comes from the NHS trusts that set them up and much of the profit is generated from squeezing staff pensions.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Cancer survivor wins unfair dismissal appeal against Ofsted, says UNISON

Employers must support cancer survivors properly when they return to work

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Opinion: It’s been a huge privilege to lead this union

I’ve worked for the union movement for over 37 years. I am eternally grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and, above all, to have been able to do a job I love for so long

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Scrapping two-child benefit cap can’t come a moment too soon, says UNISON

Government must do more to ease cost of living pressures for those who need support

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Government must go ‘further and faster’ to fix the UK, says UNISON

Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families

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Wage boost will bring relief to families, says UNISON

Time has come for one minimum rate, regardless of age

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Government must do better for LGBT+ people, says UNISON

Workplaces should be a safe place for all employees

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Migrant worker plans put public services at risk, says UNISON

Migrant workers filling staffing gaps in public services should feel welcomed, not vilified

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Fixing social care crisis must be key lesson learned from Covid mistakes, says UNISON

Matt Hancock’s inability to provide enough safety kit, testing and sick pay for care workers had devastating consequences.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Opinion: Why I will always fight for equal pay

While I’m general secretary of this union, we will never be afraid of taking councils on and fighting for the rights of women

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.