National media team
These numbers are for media use only, not for queries about membership or general enquiries about the union.
Fatima Ayad is on duty this weekend 15/16 June. If you’ve already sent an email, please do follow up with a call, text or WhatsApp. Many thanks
Liz Chinchen E: l.chinchen@unison.co.uk M: 07778 158175
Anthony Barnes E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk M: 07834 864794
Fatima Ayad E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk M: 07508 080383
Stigma around mental health still a major problem, survey finds
Demoralised staff have been let down with no clue how they will meet rising bills
Chaos is further evidence the government must renationalise Thames Water
Everyone should have right from first day in job
A proper water strategy is needed urgently to prevent spills and improve water quality dramatically.
Low pay and burnout to blame for staff leaving NHS
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
