Search Results for “Pay and conditions” tagged healthcare

Health workers in Lancashire strike in dispute over lack of sick pay and unsocial hours payments

The 50 workers include porters, caterers and cleaners who are employed by the healthcare facilities firm at eight NHS sites across Lancashire […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Are you getting the right holiday pay?

Are you getting the right holiday pay?

Media on the UNISON National site.

NHS apprentices protected by new pay guidance

“High quality apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity to bring new staff into the NHS and to offer existing staff the chance to learn, develop and progress on the job,” said UNISON head […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

It’s time to halt NHS staff exodus with game-changing pay rise, say health unions

In evidence to the independent NHS pay review body (NHSPRB), the 14 unions – representing 1.2 million health staff in England – are […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Put NHS pay right to stop NHS staff quitting amid cost-of-living ‘apocalypse’, says UNISON

The union warns that the NHS workforce is in crisis and the consequence of more employees quitting will be “longer ambulance […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON wins £70,000 pay-out for hospital cleaners

The cleaners, who all work for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust fell ill because of using a chemical disinfectant called Actichlor […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘No breaks, no food’ culture leaving NHS staff hungry and affecting care, says UNISON 

More than half (53%) say they are unable to take regular breaks and almost one in six (16%) only have time to grab snacks like crisps or chocolate during busy shifts […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Are your NMC registration and payments up to date?

That can take up to six weeks, during which time members won’t be registered and won’t be able to practice as a nurse or midwife. Continuing to work as a nurse or midwife […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Winning battles big and small: November in UNISON

Then, disabled members’ conference came around and assistant general secretary Christina McAnea told delegates from across the UK that eliminating […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Long ambulance delays causing distress for patients and staff

There are real fears that staff and services will be unable to cope as demand inevitably increases. “Lengthy delays are causing […]

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Health workers and charities unite to urge rethink on NHS bursaries

They warn that the plans are "a short-sighted attempt to solve a long-term and complicated problem. "Moreover," they warn, because the plans have not been properly […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON on changes at NHS England and NHS Improvement

“A focus on better team-working and a positive culture has been badly lacking, and the day to day experiences of staff long overlooked […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Making the NHS a positive and friendly place for everyone

Dr Nadir was presented with his award by Carol Sewell (above left), of the union’s NEC and national Black members’ committee, and Maria Alberts (above right) from the UNISON healthcare […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Don’t miss out – poster advertising fresher and induction events for healthcare students

Don’t miss out – poster with blank space to write your own details advertising fresher and induction events for healthcare students

Media on the UNISON National site.

UNISON takes concerns over health and care regulators fee-setting processes to the Professional Standard Authority

UNISON national officer Helga Pile said: “The way fee increases have been handled by several regulators recently is questionable and has caused a lot of outrage among […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.