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Abuse and staff shortages forcing NHS call handlers to quit or go off sick

Wage upgrade and better support would make real difference

Mileage rate review is long overdue, says UNISON

Workers have paid a heavy price for frozen rates

Council reorganisation must empower staff to deliver better services

Changes must not be at the expense of staff working conditions or wellbeing

NHS staff will question different pay rise rates, says UNISON

Staff should be treated as one team

Healthcare staff were let down by political leaders during pandemic

Report makes clear proper NHS funding and full staffing are vital to ensure public safety

Government extension to settlement period for migrant workers must be dropped

Overseas staff are the backbone of public services

NHS pay rise improvement talks are vital, say unions

Staff crisis will continue to grow without restructure progress

Almost half of England’s library staff axed during austerity

UNISON report shows extent of cutbacks in past 15 years

NHS bosses must listen to staff complaints in latest survey

Health workers feel less confident raising issues and that those concerns would be addressed

Perilous NHS finances will worry patients and staff, says UNISON

Cuts and outsourcing will only create bigger problems for the future

NHS employers must end postcode lottery on flexible working, say health unions

New pledge should help make advances on better working options

Migrant workers deserve dignity and recognition for their essential roles, says UNISON

UK’s health and care services would collapse without skilled workers from overseas

Fine highlights deep problems with privatised water industry, says UNISON

South East Water failures further make case for renationalisation

Now’s the time to invest in public services and go for growth

Any improvement in the nation’s finances must be invested in essential services and staff

Fair pay and introduction of a national care service are vital to transform social care

Care crisis must be back on the national political agenda

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