‘This dispute is not going away any time soon’ say defiant care workers
defending agenda for change
UNISON delegates spoke in defence of an NHS that is “under almost constant attack” from the Tory-led government while health members were told to expect to ballot on industrial action later this year
A successful organising campaign by UNISON has seen Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust withdraw plans to downband operating theatre jobs
The health unions across Wales have released a joint statement regarding the NHS Wales proposals for the terms and conditions of the NHS Wales workforce
UNISON health conference backs up vote for action with calls to organise in regions and branches
UNISON delegates call for strike ballot as part of major campaign for pay, a properly-funded NHS and to protect services – starting with a day of protest on 5 June
UNISON will take on the government to stop it dismantling the NHS, pledges general secretary at opening of the union’s annual health conference in Brighton
UNISON Cymru/Wales has called for the government to take some responsibility as reports show that 10 high earners in NHS England have received pay rises totalling £300,000
Fair Pay Fortnight kicks off today, with events and activity planned around the UK to reiterate the case for a fairer wage settlement
UNISON members in the NHS are getting ready to make as much noise as possible about the need for a decent pay deal during Fair Pay Fortnight
Health secretary ignores pay review body’s call for maximum possible increase in NHS pay
The government has shown complete contempt for the NHS, contempt for staff and contempt for patients and will pay the price at the ballot box
Dawn Bowden, UNISON Cymru/Wales head of health, urges people to consider the facts of the NHS in Wales before casting judgement in an open letter
It will take flexibility, co-operation and a lot of hard work to meet the challenge of staff working longer in the NHS