Chancellor’s furlough extension offers some certainty to workers, says UNISON 

Part-time return to work is a sensible move

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Police staff unions ask for 6.5% pay rise (England and Wales)

‘Police staff are working above and beyond’ says UNISON as claim is submitted

News on the UNISON National site.
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Blog: Worth more than a clap

How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools

Blogs on the UNISON National site.

Local government pay – UNISON statement

Union will continue to campaign for more funding for the pay of key workers in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Sixth form staff in England consulting on pay

UNISON recommends two-year pay offer to members in English colleges in online consultation that closes on 15 May

News on the UNISON National site.
British coins and notes

New minimum wages rates take effect from today

New minimum pay rates come into force for many key workers, including care staff

News on the UNISON National site.

Northern Ireland health workers suspend strike and vote on government pay offer

Union thanks public for unwavering support

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Birmingham University strikes cancelled as low-paid workers secure pay increase

Low-paid staff will receive an extra £817 a year

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

NHS needs investment instead of unpaid overtime

Responding to new Labour Party analysis published today (Friday) suggesting NHS staff work one million hours of unpaid overtime each week, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The NHS is running on fumes after years of underfunding. Chronic understaffing has left us with a system propped up by the goodwill of devoted health workers. “It […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Northern Ireland NHS staff and social workers back strike action, says UNISON

The ballot concentrated on safe staffing levels and pay parity, as health workers in Northern Ireland are paid less than their colleagues in Britain.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.