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Blog: Health workers in Northern Ireland need all our support

A pay award that’s below inflation is unthinkable, but no pay award at all is unforgivable

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Government can stop strikes and strengthen NHS if it makes an effort with pay

Ministers would be best advised to concentrate on ending disputes

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Government must resolve NHS pay dispute as waiting lists keep growing, says UNISON

These figures paint a bleak picture of the state of the NHS.

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NEC hears plans for industrial action, plus new ballots

Affected areas include the NHS, higher education and the Environment Agency

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NHS workers in Northern Ireland prepare for strike action

UNISON members, alongside those from Nipsa, have not received any pay award this year

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Start talking to avert health strikes later this month

Strike date announced for December 21 – but it’s not too late for ministers to talk

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Start pay talks to stop NHS strikes this winter, says UNISON

The government can easily prevent strikes across the NHS this winter.

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Put pay right to solve nurse and midwife exodus, says UNISON 

UNISON says pay and staffing reason for more people leaving Nursing and Midwifery Council professional register this year than in 2021

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Boost NHS pay to prevent pre-Christmas strikes

Ambulance workers in England to strike

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Workforce plan and proper pay rise vital to secure NHS future, says UNISON

Government must stop talent and experience slipping away

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