The government needs to inject £280m into the NHS by the end of the decade, or ministers will breach minimum wage laws, unions warn
The government needs to inject £280m into the NHS by the end of the decade, or ministers will breach minimum wage laws, unions warn
Seventeen unions representing employees across the NHS have today (Tuesday) expressed anger and deep disappointment at the government’s failure to deal with the ongoing public sector pay crisis. Unions say health staff are angry that ministers have still not said they will allow the pay review bodies to operate without interference, and will fully fund […]
But UNISON welcomes Welsh government’s continued commitment to living wage
UNISON has stressed that the government’s instruction of a 1% payroll limit is unfair and will worsen staff shortages and damage patient care
Government warned: ‘if you come for them, we will take industrial action’
UNISON supports a seven-day NHS but warns government is trying to do this on the cheap
The government has shifted on NHS pay, but there could still be a sting in the tail
‘The agreement would mean an end at last to the government’s self-defeating and unfair 1% pay cap,’ says union.
UNISON health conference debate sees passionate commitment to campaign to defend Agenda for Change and improve it
Being able to feed their families, afford dental treatment, repair their cars or pay off debts are some of the things that health workers could afford if the government gave them a decent pay rise, according to a survey released today (Sunday) by UNISON. UNISON says the findings expose the financial hardship suffered by NHS […]
This is just the beginning of better pay for NHS staff, conference delegates hear as they vote in favour of ‘biggest pay rise in 15 years’ and Agenda for Change reform
Commenting on the announcement today (Tuesday) from NHS Pay Review Body of its proposals on pay for 2016/17, UNISON Head of Health Christina McAnea said: “It’s disappointing for NHS workers that the PRB has stuck to the artificial one per cent pay freeze imposed by the Chancellor. “Government pay policies since 2010 have seen most […]
Members urged to discover what the offer means for them – and to vote by 5 June
UNISON members vote overwhelmingly in favour of three year pay deal
Thursday 27 October 2016 Hard-pressed health service staff are turning to high-rate loans, pawning their belongings and visiting food banks as they struggle just to make ends meet, according to research by UNISON. Financial hardship has led to almost half (49%) of those who took part in a major survey to seek financial help from […]