National media team
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Liz Chinchen E: press@unison.co.uk M: 07778 158175
Fatima Ayad E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk M: 07508 080383
Anthony Barnes E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk M: 07834 864794
Commenting on the government funding that will now allow thousands of health workers to receive the one-off payment given to NHS staff last year, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said:
Workforce plan isn’t enough on its own to solve staffing crisis
Ombudsman recognition welcome but process has been too long
Funding and real change needed on racism and the removal of barriers for disabled workers
Education secretary is wrong to make light of aggression
Low pay, heavy workloads and a lack of appreciation are why schools and colleges are struggling to attract technicians
Staff must be able to do their jobs free from attacks and abuse
The NHS, councils, care and other public services need help and tax cuts won’t deliver it
Further cuts will damage services
A national care service and a fair pay agreement for care staff are needed to reform the care service
The government must negotiate a proper pay package for health workers to halt the steady drain of experience from the NHS
Claim calls for a wage rise of £3,000 or 10%, whichever is higher
Staff will strike for second time today over failure to honour NHS lump-sum payment
