Search Results for “Pay and conditions” tagged Yorkshire and Humberside

West Yorkshire hospital workers win re-banding and thousands of pounds in back pay 

The victory marks the latest success in UNISON’s Pay Fair for Patient Care campaign, which has seen re-banding wins across the country

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Rotherham cemetery staff secure major pay victory

Acceptance of a new offer ends long-running dispute with the private contractor

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Hull recycling workers strike for sick pay

Last year, a member was diagnosed with cancer, but was denied sick pay. “We asked for this to be included in pay talks,” says Mr Kennett, but the company refused […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Recovery assistants in Sheffield win much-needed pay uplift

The re-banding, taking the care workers from a 'band 2’ to a ‘band 3’ on Agenda for Change terms, has […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Yorkshire ambulance paramedics win pay rise

Agreement reached on regrading to reflect paramedics’ skills as UNISON prepared for industrial action ballot

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Christmas cheer and charity

It was very well received, attended by members, non-members and police officers. “Since then it has become something of a tradition. And it gives the branch a chance […]

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Trying to stop check-off for union subs ‘a silly and petty policy’

"It is not what the government should be wasting its time on when there are real national and international issues to be grappled with," she added. Ms Jones, a directly elected mayor, was […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON wins U-turn for trainee nursing associates

They would also be expected to take a pay cut of up to £1,700 – even as they were deployed to the frontline in the fight against COVID-19 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

The Trade Union Bill: Roger’s story

I saw myself as a link between councillors, chief officers and members of staff who were asking for advice or who had problems. Over my many years of […]

Article, UNISON voices on the UNISON National site.

The values I grew up with are the same as those at the heart of this great union

I was there as part of a tour of our regions, speaking to members and staff about the future of our union, and hearing about the successes (and struggles) that have […]

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Are you a homecare worker? – Leaflet

Leaflet only for branches in North West and Yorkshire & Humberside […]

Media on the UNISON National site.

Sheffield signs up to the Ethical Care Charter

The council has also pledged to work with care providers to help them move further towards paying the living wage (currently £8.45 an hour) to all of their employees. The Ethical Care […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Harrogate NHS members reject plans to transfer them to private company

The Harrogate District foundation trust announced plans to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to manage its estates and facilities in November last year, and transfer more than 300 NHS staff to […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Yorkshire hospitals strike called off after trust halts privatisation plan

The trust had intended to set up the company and transfer the contracts of cleaners, maintenance workers, IT staff and canteen staff to it. The […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

It’s good to talk – especially now

‘Everybody goes out and claps for everyone in the NHS, but they're not clapping for us.’ “There was a similar response from some of our members in […]

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