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

Government service provider supports scheme to protect employees

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

Compass employees demand pay parity, while staff in Liverpool celebrate their own victory

Date

9 – 10 November 2019

Location

Leicester

UNISON reps from private contractor employers meet regularly to discuss issues in their employers and take forward motions to UNISON’s conferences.

Members at three NHS trusts deliver 100% vote for strikes to win NHS rates for all staff

Outsourced Doncaster and Bassetlaw hospital members plan 11 days of strikes in May to win health service pay rise

Members employed by private contractor at Liverpool Women’s Hospital take action for NHS rates after 100% vote

The health secretary must ensure government policy is in line with the NHS long-term plan and keep contracts worth millions in public hands, says UNISON today (Tuesday). Commenting on Labour’s call for Matt Hancock to block private companies from winning NHS contracts worth more than £128m that are currently out for tender, UNISON head of […]

Cleaners, porters and security and catering staff to take action next week, after their private employer refused to pay them the nationally agreed NHS pay rates

Ballot of outsourced support staff at Liverpool Women’s Hospital comes as company refuses to pay NHS rates

‘Our members deserve equality in terms and conditions’ declares union

Moves toward industrial action ballot see Manchester hospital’s facility staff welcome in the new year with a pay boost

‘I’ve never had to go on strike before, but we’re all standing together and I’m not scared’ – hospital domestic Andrea Lea

Outsourced ‘subco’ workers reject latest pay offer as still below NHS pay