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NHS England action set for 13 October

‘Five days for fair pay’ starts with a four-hour strike on Monday 13 October, followed by four days of action short of a strike for the rest of the week

Article on the UNISON National site.

Probation day of action fliers available

Joint union fliers are available for branches organising around the probation day of action of 30 May

Article on the UNISON National site.

Are low pay and high prices hitting you?

As part of the local government NJC 2014 pay campaign in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, UNISON is running a survey to check the impact of falling pay and rising prices

Article on the UNISON National site.

Local government strike ballot will start on 23 May

The UNISON local government industrial action ballot in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will start on 23 May

Article on the UNISON National site.

Last week for local government members to vote for strike action over pay

There is just one week left in the NJC strike ballot with the last chance to request ballot papers on 18 June at noon, and the ballot closing on Monday 23 June.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Southampton University announces discretionary living wage

The University of Southampton has become the latest employer since the start of the higher education pay dispute to say that it will raise the salary of its lowest-paid employees

Article on the UNISON National site.

Reading signs up to Ethical Care Charter

Reading Borough Council has pledged commitment to employment conditions and care standards by becoming the latest local authority to sign up to UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter this week

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches legal claims against Apex Care

Union lodges employment tribunal cases against Hampshire homecare provider it dubbed a Scrooge employer

Article on the UNISON National site.

NUT strike: advice to UNISON members

The NUT is taking strike action on 26 March: advice for UNISON members working in English chools

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes sign-up to Ethical Care Charter

First local authority trading company makes commitment to its homecare staff

Article on the UNISON National site.

Stand up for your local government services on 4 February

Union calls on every branch to organise lunchtime or after work rallies to speak up for pay and their local services

Article on the UNISON National site.

Union wins more pay for school support workers

Oasis Community Learning agrees to pay £250 to support staff earning £21,000 a year or less

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON signs recognition agreement with Avenues Trust

Deal means that the union is recognised for collective bargaining, will have application packs at new starters inductions and facility time for reps activity and steward development

Article on the UNISON National site.

Labour plans for future NHS

Shadow shealth secretary Andy Burnham set out Labour's plan for the future of the NHS. Andy told us he is committed to the NHS delivering an integrated health and social care service […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Golf course staff mount picket lines again

UNISON and GMB members were out on the picket line for a second successive day at Hollingbury golf course in Brighton today, as they continued in their fights against a managament plan to axe a job and slash pay.

Article on the UNISON National site.