Just as NHS staff thought ministers were at last to announce the pay rise they’ve more than earned, hopes have been cruelly dashed
Christina McAnea
It’s been an incredibly busy but productive and fulfilling first half year as your general secretary – with many achievements across our great union
Our communities need public services and they need the people providing those services living close by
Wearing masks doesn’t stop anyone from living their lives. But it can help prevent infection spread and limit pressure on the NHS
If only the Westminster government could show some of the responsibility it wants the rest of us to take on
Now isn’t the time to ditch mandatory mask wearing. The Prime Minister should be providing direction to the public
Thank you days for key workers and birthday celebrations – and even the George Cross for the NHS – are richly deserved, but what really matters is an increase in pay
Tuesday is Windrush Day. But instead of enjoying a day of celebration, the Windrush generation are still fighting for justice
Health service staff employed by private companies must not lose out on the wage rise
General secretary Christina McAnea addresses UNISON’s special local government conference 2021
The US donation of half a billion vaccines may sound impressive – but it’s a drop in the ocean. Vaccine manufacturing rights need to be freed up now
Our local government workers deserve no less credit and applause than health workers – and they deserve fair pay now
The government owes answers to the workers, the public and the families of those who have lost their lives.
UNISON condemns the violence in East Jerusalem and Gaza, regrets the loss of life on both sides and calls again on the Israeli government to comply with international law