Voluntary scheme with fair pay makes sense
NHS
Government should focus on fixing health and care, not sow division
The union is targeting 18 private contractors in the NHS to persuade them to commit to pay that’s equal with directly employed staff
Following the majority union vote in favour of accepting the government’s pay offer at the NHS staff council today (Tuesday), ministers and employers must ensure health workers get their money as soon as possible, says UNISON.
‘We are one team against racism, just as we are one team for patient care’
‘This is life-changing for many of us. We feel more valued and motivated to work here’
Members taking action has forced the government to listen and take action to improve the pay of all of our hardworking NHS staff writes UNISON head of health Sara Gorton
How does pay affect staffing levels? How does staffing affect patient care? A look at what the stats tell us about NHS pay
The NHS is in a dire state because it’s thousands and thousands of staff short.
Thousands of UNISON members in the six arm’s length bodies of the health trust have walked out today, including staff at the NI ambulance service.