UNISON victory over Weston General Hospital privatisation threat

News that the Weston General Hospital has today pulled back from the brink of privatisation has been greeted as a victory for common sense by UNISON.

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Pupils and staff benefit from new rules helping children with medical needs

New guidance for supporting children with medical needs in scholls

Article on the UNISON National site.

Stress epidemic stretches ambulance service to breaking point

UNISON is warning that the ambulance service is on the verge of breaking down and that the consequences for patient safety could be dramatic

Article on the UNISON National site.

Get ready to mark International Workers Memorial Day

Get ready to mark International Workers Memorial Day with events, petitions for safer workplaces or even a health and selfie

Article on the UNISON National site.

Doncaster carers strike against massive cuts

UNISON members in Doncaster take second week of strike action against Care UK attempts to slash pay, terms and conditions

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON to consult members over meagre pay offer

UNISON is to consult more than 600,000 of its local government and school members over industrial action, following a meagre 1% pay offer made today

Article on the UNISON National site.

Thousands march in Liverpool against austerity

Thousands of protesters marched through Liverpool city centre on Saturday to demonstrate against government funding cuts in the region

Article on the UNISON National site.

EA staff enter seventh week of emergency response

With more severe weather lashing parts of the UK today, Environment Agency staff are working tirelessly under dark clouds bringing more heavy rain and more job losses

Article on the UNISON National site.

Further education sick pay proposals add insult to injury

UNISON, which represents 25,000 staff in further education colleges, has said ‘no’ to a new sick pay scheme drawn up by the Association of College (AoC) employers

Article on the UNISON National site.

Council protest day ramps up pressure for fair pay and funding

Local government workers across the country are taking part in an official day of protest today over devastating cuts to council pay and funding

Article on the UNISON National site.