Government is Missing the Point – Prevention is Better than Cure When it Comes to Superbugs

UNISON, the UK

Tribunal Rules Leicester Council Wrong to Dismiss 2500 Staff in Job Evaluation Scheme

UNISON has won a landmark victory against Leicestershire county council

UNISON Heaps Pressure on Labour

UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, has written to all Labour MPs today (11 January) warning them that the widespread anger and resentment caused by Government attacks on pension schemes would harm Labour in the run up to the General Election.

UNISON Slams NHS Pensions Proposals

UNISON says it will fight against backward changes to NHS pensions.

Contracting Out Damages Infection Control in Hospitals

UNISON publishes new research to show link between cleaners and spread of infection in hospitals. UNISON campaigns to return hospital cleaning staff in -house.

NB EARLIER EMBARGO LIFTED

UNISON CHIEF PAYS TRIBUTE TO EMERGENCY WORKERS AS SEVERE WEATHER BITES

Dave Prentis pays tribute to those restoring services to severe-weather affected areas.

Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, today sent a tough warning to Brighton and Hove Council not to waste the opportunity – accept the trade union

Dangerous, Deceitful and Down Right Premature

“Dangerous, deceitful and down right premature” this is how Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, the UK’s largest health union, described today’s announcement giving foundation status to 5 new hospitals.

UNISON Donates £20,000 to Tsunami Relief

UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, today (4 January) announced that the union would be making an initial donation of £10,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee. And he has earmarked a further £10,000 for support for sister trade unions in the area affected to help them rebuild their organisations after the disaster.

Low Pension Increases Risk of Early Death

£37M Compensation Won Over Year as Work Injuries Continue to Rise

UNISON, the UK

No “Peace on Earth” for NHS Staff this Christmas

UNISON in Bid to Prevent Private Contractors Driving Down Pay Through European Loop-Hole

UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, will tomorrow (21 December) petition the European Parliament in Brussels to reconsider a Directive which would allow private companies to drive down pay and conditions. The petition relates to the “unfair treatment” faced by women workers when public services are privatised or contracted out.

UNISON General Secretary Election Nominations

Three candidates have received the required number of nominations to stand for election as General Secretary of UNISON, the UK

Forget Looking for Superbugs Under Stones Look Under Hospital Beds