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Dudley MP raises Mitie strikers’ struggle in the Commons

“As Marco Longhi MP said in Parliament, Mitie wants the taxpayer to cover the payments. “But with millions in profits, Mitie should stop dragging their feet and waiting for the […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

The NHS workers in a Mitie fight for fair pay

Company is refusing to pay a COVID bonus to the privately-employed NHS workers – despite being signed up to Agenda for Change

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Hundreds of Mitie staff striking today at Dudley Group hospitals

Staff demand NHS payment given to hundreds of thousands of other health workers

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches next stage of One Team Us2 pay campaign

The union is targeting 18 private contractors in the NHS to persuade them to commit to pay that’s equal with directly employed staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Frontline health workers vote ‘yes’ to strike action at sites across Lancashire

OCS workers want to be treated like colleagues directly employed by NHS

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON wins major insourcing battle in Lanarkshire

The jobs of 400 workers at University Hospital Wishaw will be transferred from private contractor Serco onto NHS contracts, with no job losses

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Health pay rise must be for everyone in the NHS

Porters, cleaners, catering assistants and other healthcare workers in NHS jobs outsourced to private contractors have performed tirelessly throughout the pandemic […]

Article, News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Calling all outsourced members in the NHS

UNISON survey strengthen its One Team Us2 pay campaign for outsourced healthcare workers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Us2 launched as next stage of One Team campaign

UNISON writes to NHS private contractors calling on them to pay Agenda for Change rates to all staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON raises COVID-19 concerns for members at army college

Christina McAnea has written to the defence secretary seeking urgent response

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Councils forced to pick up the pieces from failing test and trace

UNISON calls for urgent improvements to a ‘chaotic’ system in England

Article on the UNISON National site.

University staff in Edinburgh to stay directly employed

Campus operations staff at Queen Margaret University chalk up win in campaign against outsourcing threat

Article on the UNISON National site.

University staff in Edinburgh vote for strike action

Dispute over outsourcing risk at Queen Margaret University sees 100% vote for action in 75% turn-out

Article on the UNISON National site.

Liberata is first private sector firm to back UNISON violence charter

Government service provider supports scheme to protect employees

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘It’s a fantastic learning opportunity. Astounding. Amazing.’

UNISON runs an annual learning event for members working in private companies that deliver public services – it’s a great way to develop the skills and confidence to deal with issues in your workplace

Article on the UNISON National site.