Government outlines measures to address violence and support NHS staff
The measures are part of a range of recommendations accepted by the Government under the Agenda for Change.
One in seven NHS staff subjected to unwanted and intrusive filming, research finds
Incidents are leaving staff feeling unsettled, intimidated, fearful and vulnerable as they go about their jobs, UNISON said.
Delays to health workers’ pay rise causing huge problems for NHS, says UNISON
According to UNISON, NHS staff are expected to receive their annual pay increase on 1st April each year, but this deadline has not been met for several years.
Nine in 10 nurses and midwives experience physical violence at work, data reveals
The abuse included NHS staff being punched, bitten, spat at, choked, headbutted and even stabbed – with the violence occurring daily for one in 11 (9%).
Migrant care staff share beds, sleep rough and pay thousands in illegal fees, report finds
Some workers have paid more than £20,000 to intermediaries in return for a job before they even arrive, according to Caring at a Cost.
Livv Housing workers to step up strikes throughout February
Repair, maintenance and call centre staff took strike action in October, November and January.
Cardiff and Durham universities to make job cuts amid financial challenges
Cardiff University has announced plans to cut approximately 400 academic positions and Durham intends on reducing staff costs by £10m.
UNISON members write to MPs over NHS pay
UNISON is escalating its campaign for the Government to open talks on NHS pay.
Council-owned company employees paid less than town hall staff, says UNISON
Thousands of workers employed by council-owned trading companies are paid less and receive inferior pensions than town hall staff.
AI must be used to enhance public services, not replace workers, says UNISON
UNISON has urged the government to ensure that artificial intelligence enhances public services without cutting jobs, as it responds to the launch of the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
UNISON: NHS staff pay is key to tackling waiting lists and improving services
UNISON has urged the Government to focus on staff pay and recruitment as it rolls out its new elective reform plan to cut NHS waiting lists.
Employment Rights Bill gets green light from MPs
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner introduced the second reading of the bill as “a lifelong, proud trade union member.”
