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Some people in need not seen for nearly two years
Employees across the UK are struggling to live on poverty wages
Ambulances queuing outside A&E departments have become a common and distressing sight. It’s frustrating for crews who need to be on their way to the next emergency call and worrying for patients waiting to be seen.
Energy retail sector would be better handled in public ownership
Survey finds growing concern amongst staff
Up to 130 school staff across England would have been affected
Our NHS is not for sale
Every healthcare student should be offered grants, and tuition fees scrapped.
Don’t believe the promises on public spending
Compensation will help millions of women born in the 50s who miss out
Wholly owned subsidiary plans dropped
Funding will help repair damage done by job cuts and centre closures
Low-paid staff will receive an extra £817 a year
Commenting on the launch of the Labour Party manifesto today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is a powerful package to rebuild the country and help millions whose lives have been ravaged by nine years of austerity. “It commits to restoring the funding snatched from public services by the Tories’ cold-hearted economic policies […]
UNISON has today (Wednesday) announced the dates for strikes and industrial action by health and social services staff in Northern Ireland. Workers represented by the union voted overwhelmingly earlier this month to take action over safe staffing levels and pay parity. Health staff in Northern Ireland are paid less than their colleagues in Britain. Waiting lists […]