Hospital workers in Wiltshire hold purple UNISON flags on the picket line

Health workers in South West celebrate double lump-sum victory

Successful strike action in Wiltshire and North Devon has secured a minimum £1,655 lump sum bonus for health workers

Low-paid health workers shouldn’t have had to strike for one-off payment, says UNISON

Commenting on the government funding that will now allow thousands of health workers to receive the one-off payment given to NHS staff last year, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said:

Decent NHS pay rise is crucial if both the workforce and the economy are to grow, say health unions

Report sets out case for decent pay

Insourcing win at North Middlesex University Hospital

‘This is life-changing for many of us. We feel more valued and motivated to work here’

Vote yes for the NHS

Vote yes for the NHS: UNISON urges backing for strike action

UNISON recommends members vote ‘yes’ for strike action in order to fight for a better pay deal and to help the NHS recruit and retain staff

Nurse standing in hospital

Black History Month: Black NHS workers going above and beyond

This October, UNISON celebrates Black health workers who are making history now

University Hospital Wishaw

UNISON wins major insourcing battle in Lanarkshire

The jobs of 400 workers at University Hospital Wishaw will be transferred from private contractor Serco onto NHS contracts, with no job losses

Frimley health branch members on a protest with UNISON placards and flags

Health workers win two-year battle against privatisation in Frimley

UNISON members have won the battle to keep their NHS jobs, after threats to transfer workers to a wholly owned subsidiary were made in April 2019

How the Home Office is risking lives in the NHS

Despite massive NHS staff shortages, healthcare workers have been forced to return to their home countries during the pandemic

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UNISON prepares to mark One Team Day on 25 November

“One Team Day recognises and celebrates the vital role that everyone in the health team plays to ensure patients get the care they deserve”

Turn appreciation and applause for NHS staff into an early wage rise, say health unions

Public want health pay rise straight away

More mental health support needed for health and care workers, says UNISON

Commenting on Labour’s plans published today (Monday) for a mental health package for NHS and care staff, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Health and care staff have been working under huge pressures over the past few months, while most of us have been safe at home. “Fears about falling ill, passing the virus on […]

Extension of NHS death in service benefits to all healthcare workers is the least we can do

Only right that proper provision is made for families

Free parking is an important recognition of vital health workers, says UNISON

Cost will be one less worry for stretched staff

Northern Ireland health workers suspend strike and vote on government pay offer

Union thanks public for unwavering support