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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

Bill will make game-changing improvements to working life, says UNISON

Fair pay agreement in social care will be an historic step

Fair pay agreement essential to boost social care workforce, says UNISON 

Wages must reflect the skills, training and dedication of care staff

Overhaul of working lives is welcome and long overdue

Employment rights bill will transform workers’ lives

Police staff at breaking point over low pay, soaring workloads and high stress

From crushing workloads to the clear impact of continued low pay on morale, it’s no wonder one fifth of staff are considering leaving the sector.

Labour’s promised change will repair UK, says UNISON

Prime minister’s speech shows the government is on the right path

Chancellor right to turn the page on austerity

Employment rights, homes and cheaper bills will mean real change

Plans by Essex trust for mass outsourcing of NHS services are out of order

Staff have made it abundantly clear they want to stay within the NHS because that’s the best way to ensure patient needs are met.

Investment in public services is key to improving the nation’s health

Getting health of workforce right will help economic growth

Bringing the NHS back to full health must begin with a focus on staff

Nothing short of a complete reset will do.

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