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Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
Fatima Ayad M: 07508 080383 E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk
Dan Ashley M: 07789 518992 E: d.ashley@unison.co.uk

Investment in public services vital in delivering prime minister’s vision for Britain, says UNISON

If the government is to realise its ambitious agenda, it must work with the people who will be tasked with rebuilding the country

Verbal abuse and violence are daily issues for one in three school staff, says UNISON 

Underpaid and undervalued school support staff dealing with violence

Clampdown on rogue bosses is good news for exploited overseas care staff

Changes are welcome step to improving conditions for vital staff

Ditch unfit for purpose pay body to stop staff leaving, cut NHS backlog and improve patient care, say unions

UNISON, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and Unite urge Wes Streeting to hold direct pay talks

Matt Hancock deserted health and care staff ‘in their hour of need’, says UNISON

Former health secretary needs to take responsibility for chaos caused and lives lost on his watch

John Prescott was ‘one of a kind’, says UNISON

Lord Prescott’s drive and determination made him a political colossus

Council pension reforms must ensure staff voices are heard

Accountability is key, along with ensuring staff have a comfortable retirement

Fixing staff issues is key to NHS reform, says UNISON

Government must tackle urgent pay issues

Care sector faces ‘long and hard’ road to recovery after years of neglect, says UNISON    

Fair pay agreement and national care service are needed for people get vital support.

A grown-up budget to rejuvenate public services and turn the page on Tory failings, says UNISON

“Rachel Reeves has hit the reset button, erasing the Tory shambles and misery of the past.”

Minimum wage boost welcome but has pay implications for the NHS and other key services, says UNISON

New legal minimum more than the current lowest hourly rate in some public services

Investment in schools is vital for the future, says UNISON

Rebuilding programme and neglected services are priorities

Early release scheme is only a sticking plaster

Prison system is failing prisoners and communities

Pay growth and joined-up approach to care are key to NHS plan

Health staff to be consulted on NHS future

Former Ofsted inspector wins unfair dismissal case after being sacked for brushing water off a child’s head

Inspector should never have been sacked and Ofsted shouldn’t have wasted public money pursuing him through the courts

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