Conference warns that the cultural differences between working in the NHS and local government should not be under-estimated, and that there is a need to guard against two-tier workplaces or a […]
There has been no electoral mandate given to the Coalition Government to dismantle the NHS. Despite mounting opposition and the fears expressed loudly by staff, unions […]
NHS employers are calling for further changes and have argued that even the government’s 1% public sector pay award should be withheld until the trade unions agree to further changes […]
In October 2010, the Conservative/Liberal Democratic Government Coalition announced 450,000 public sector job losses by 2014/15 as part of the Comprehensive […]
The Westminster Government is cutting back on the funding provided to the Welsh and Scottish government and this has put the […]
We therefore call on them to create a National Health Service food strategy based on quality rather than cost. In recognising the substantial […]
HCAs feel undervalued and under the spotlight. HCAs perform one of the most important caring roles; they provide the frontline fundamentals of care, including bathing, helping vulnerable people to eat and go to the bathroom with dignity. Statistics show that HCAs and other support worker roles deliver up to 60% of direct patient care and […]
Conference further notes that it is the public service nature of the NHS which has been a key motivator in encouraging many workers to seek employment […]
One in four CCG’s are under extra scrutiny or support from NHS England for reasons including: 1)Service change and finance plans 43% 2)Governing body skills 11% 3)Oversight, including of safety 10% […]
The National Science, Technical and Therapy Occupational Group also has a responsibility to organise members […]
Delivering this training at a national, regional and local level should remain a priority for UNISON, if we are to achieve the cultural change in the NHS […]
It also appears likely that any future government will continue with these so called efficiency saving or cuts. Conference recognises that to meet […]
Central Government ignored the NHS Pay Review Body’s recommendation that a UK-wide uplift of 1% should be applied to […]
Both the UK government and all devolved governments in the UK have a statutory duty to promote equality of opportunity. Most recently the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) concluded that the UK Government had failed to take steps to ensure that there was even application of equality requirements. Agenda for […]
Conference rejects the governments and employers attempt to privatise our NHS. Conference rejects any attempts to reduce our terms […]
