UNISON ballots 350,000 NHS workers in England for strike action over pay

Strike action ballot papers are being despatched today to 350,000 UNISON NHS workers in England. Nurses, paramedics, therapists, cooks,cleaners, healthcare assistants and admin staff are being asked to vote yes for industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Local government and school support workers “locked out” of recovery

A UNISON survey of 1,700 local government and school support workers has painted a picture of a demoralised workforce that feels locked out of the so-called economic recovery

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON comments on Government letter to the independent NHS PRB

The Government’s confirmation that the NHS PRB will not be required to make recommendations on pay awards for Agenda for Change staff for 2015/16, is a “slap in the face to NHS staff” said UNISON today.

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

HMIC report confirms fears over demise of neighbourhood policing

A HMIC report released today bears out UNISON research showing that more than 3,500 front line police community support officer (PCSO) jobs in England have gone since 2010

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON warns Government – staff must not pay for funding NHS funding gap

The prospect of £2bn in NHS funding a massive blow for patients and staff

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Fickle and dangerous cuts leave communities exposed

Environment Agency must have staff and resources to strengthen coastal defences and safeguard against future disasters

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Public health risk as World Cup fever strikes

Public and workers ‘caught short’ by public toilet closures

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON announces ambitious new proposals to avoid large scale fracking and bring millions in from the cold

Fracking could be thing of the past if homes were properly insulated

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Cuts in Social Services budgets laid bare in accounts of ‘Day in the life of social workers’

UNISON report into the difficulties facing social workers day to day

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Unions invite health chiefs for meeting with NHS workers

NHS staff side trade unions have invited Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and NHS Employers Chief Executive Dean Royles to meet them and health workers to discuss the growing dispute over pay in the service.

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.