Portrait of Diane Coombs in front of a hospital entrance sign.

Working rights you can bank on  

Bank workers are essential to the NHS, but they lack many of the rights of permanent staff. UNISON is working to change that for the better. By Patrick Ward

Striking cleaners meet Christina McAnea

Pay up Mitie: Striking cleaners demand the pay that they are owed

The striking workers, most of whom are women, are experiencing extreme distress as a result of Mitie’s failure to pay them what they’re owed

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Louise Almeida

The admin workers who keep the NHS running on time  

UNISON’s One Team Awards honour the vital, yet often unseen work of NHS support staff. This year’s winners all work in admin – medical PA, learning support and sterile services 

Hospital workers in Wiltshire hold purple UNISON flags on the picket line

Health workers in South West celebrate double lump-sum victory

Successful strike action in Wiltshire and North Devon has secured a minimum £1,655 lump sum bonus for health workers

Article on the UNISON National site.
Libby Nolan at health conference

UNISON health conference opens in Brighton

President and service group chair welcome delegates and introduce this year’s key themes

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches its One Team Awards for NHS staff

New awards will honour members working in non-clinical support and operational services

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes government promise to improve hospital food

A victory in UNISON’s campaign for nutritious and affordable food for hospital workers

Article on the UNISON National site.

Public don’t want NHS staff outsourced to private companies

Workers should stay within NHS, survey shows

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Nursing associates a ‘fantastic addition’ to the NHS team

Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Andrea Sutcliffe praises the new members of the register – and launches development of five-year strategy at health conference

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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.