Cavendish calls for “strong statement” in support of healthcare workers

Camilla Cavendish has told a UNISON conference that the Government must make a “strong statement” in support of Healthcare Assistants

Stirling Council members to consider new proposals for pay and conditions

Strike action suspended while members consulted, in latest chapter of acrimonious dispute

Ambulance bosses suspend disputed pay deductions after pressure from unions

UNISON prepares for ‘genuine and constructive’ negotiations over unsocial hours arrangements

Negotiations continue over transfer of probation service staff

UNISON and other probation unions prepare ‘final revised offer’ for the justice ministry and employer

It’s not easy to blow the whistle when you’re being bullied

Colchester hospital shows how much whistleblowing matters, and a union that protects members when they do is vital too

Urgent government action needed to address housing crisis

Private sector rents and waiting lists for social housing will spiral out of control unless the government commits to building affordable housing

UNISON welcomes Monitor decision on Colchester Hospital

UNISON today welcomed the decision by health regulator Monitor to take Colchester Hospital into special measures

UNISON responds to new plans for A&E wards

The proposed government shake up of accident and emergency services fails to address the fundamental problem facing the overwhelming majority – a basic lack of funding

UNISON NI offers support to the Philippines

UNISON NI offers support to Filipino members following Typhoon Haiyan

Ballot open on the all Wales further education contract

Joint trade unions are urging member to vote ‘yes’ in the ballot, full details of the offer here

Unemployment figures – UNISON response

Today’s unemployment figures must be seen for what they really are, says General Secretary Dave Prentis

Healthcare assistants call for better training

UNISON Healthcare Assistants have called on Health Education England to replace online courses with practical training as part of the new statutory certificate of care

University staff announce 3 December for second date of strike action

University staff across the UK will walk out for a second day of strike action on Tuesday 3 December, announced trade unions representing university staff today

Message of support to the people of the Philippines

UNISON sends a message of support to the people of the Philippines

Government cuts, violence at work may force health workers out of NHS

Government cuts to the NHS leading to a drop in staffing levels, low morale and insufficient training, coupled with continuing reports of violence against staff, are causing many healthcare workers to consider leaving the NHS.