Zarah ChoudharyUnite members working for the NHS in Wales have voted in favour the Welsh Government’s decision to offer a 5.5% pay increase for 2024/5.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “NHS staff are the bedrock of our health care system – without their dedication, hard work and commitment the NHS simply doesn’t exist.
“Government needs to understand the foundations of this acceptance are fragile and there is still much to be done to restore the NHS workforces’ confidence in politicians.”
Unite is seeking urgent action on the commitment by the UK and Welsh Governments to a provide funded mandate to resolve outstanding concerns within the Agenda for Change pay structure.
This is long overdue and much needed, and the union reiterates its position that this work needs to start now.
Daryl Williams, lead officer for health at Unite Wales, said: “The commitment for pay increases being paid on time in 2025 is very welcome. It is essential that this happens – trust cannot be broken on this point which is crucial to the lowest paid in the NHS.
“Unite will continue to hold Welsh the government to its 2023 commitment of pay restoration for NHS staff.”
