Margaret Canavan – a true health hero

Belfast ward housekeeper and UNISON member named ‘operational support worker of the year’ at prestigious awards ceremony

Article on the UNISON National site.

Free and based on need? Not for everyone

From December, people coming from outside Europe to work in public services and the wider economy will have to pay £400 a year for the duration of their work visa, per person and in advance, for themselves and their family to use the NHS if they fall ill or are injured – UNISON is campaigning against this NHS surcharge

Blogs, News on the UNISON National site.

Celebrating 20 years of ‘trade unionism and socialism in action’

Dave Prentis joins NHS Credit Union birthday celebration in Glasgow

News on the UNISON National site.

HCPC seeks new chair of the council

Health and Care Professions Council is advertising for a new chair of council: closing date 19 November

Article on the UNISON National site.

Bolton hospital staff strike today and tomorrow for NHS pay

‘I’ve never had to go on strike before, but we’re all standing together and I’m not scared’ – hospital domestic Andrea Lea

News on the UNISON National site.

Bolton hospital workers vow to go ahead with strike next week

Outsourced ‘subco’ workers reject latest pay offer as still below NHS pay

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

NHS cleaners win pay parity battle at Basildon Hospital

Outsourced staff were transferred back in house two years ago, but kept on minimum wage

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Bolton hospital staff to stage 48-hour strike for pay parity

Strike by ‘subco’ staff will start on 11 October

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

NHS Earnings Max – get your resources on the UNISON Organising Space

Make sure your NHS employer is getting it right when it comes to our members’ take-home pay

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

NHS pause of ‘subcos’ long overdue

This whole policy has been a damaging distraction. Valuable resources that could have gone on improving care have been wasted.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.