Photo of the hall full of seated delegates

‘We’re worth a wee bit more than that’

UNISON’s national health conference passes a range of motions aimed at winning better pay, terms and conditions

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Neil Cartwright at the podium

The climate emergency is a health emergency

UNISON health delegates urged to use their ‘superpower’ in greening the NHS

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Health conference debates ‘the scourge of gender-based violence’

Delegates debate the shocking frequency of sexual harassment in the NHS – and how to support members who experience it

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Michelle Davis at the podium

Healthcare assistants leading the fight for pay equity in health

‘Healthcare assistants have contributed to the growth of our union’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Andrea Egan addresses UNISON health conference

‘Every billion spent on foreign wars is a billion not spent on our NHS’

‘Staff are our health service. To invest in you is to invest in the NHS’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Tanya Pretswell speaking at podium

Pay top of the agenda at health conference – but with much more to fight for

‘UNISON is capable of winning both industrially and politically’ Edinburgh delegates are told

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Spat at and screamed at’: NHS workers describe increased violence at work

One in seven NHS staff were physically assaulted doing their job

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: Covid Inquiry shows why we need to fight for improved pay and conditions for health workers

We cannot expect healthcare workers to be ‘superhuman’ again. UNISON will take every action necessary to end the staffing crisis, properly fund the NHS, and make sure the catastrophe of the Covid-19 pandemic is not repeated

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Perilous NHS finances will worry patients and staff, says UNISON

Cuts and outsourcing will only create bigger problems for the future

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
female cleaner in a hospital

Teesside NHS staff win campaign to end two‑tier workforce, says UNISON

A new agreement, negotiated by UNISON, ensures they will receive the same pay and benefits as people they work alongside.

Article on the UNISON National site.