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Arts University Bournemouth commits to Real Living Wage
From 1st August 2026, all staff will receive at least the Real Living Wage of £13.45 an hour.
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Cardiff Council sets out charter to protect migrant care workers
The Charter, developed with UNISON Cymru, aims to prevent exploitation, promote fair work, and set clear expectations for ethical recruitment and pay.
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Gateshead Council signs UNISON Violence at Work Charter to boost staff safety
Martin Gannon said: “By signing this Charter, we're making a clear and public commitment to protect our staff and ensure they feel safe and supported in their roles."
Health & Wellbeing
National at-work health service would cut absences and boost workforce, report finds
The Fabian Society said a national service would give everyone access to good quality support from both public and private sectors.
Employee Relations
Union engagement gives firms the edge on new employment rights, says UNISON
Christina McAnea, general secretary at UNISON, said: “The reforms are popular, long overdue and exactly what this country needs."
Health & Wellbeing
Welfare reforms risk forcing disabled workers out of jobs, says UNISON
A survey found 75% of those receiving the personal independence payment said losing it would affect their ability to work.
Employee Relations
UNISON urges direct NHS pay talks as Scottish staff secure higher wages
Staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are still waiting for their pay rise, seven weeks after it was due.
Compensation & Benefits
Report calls for £2,000 pay rise for care workers to fix staffing crisis
The Fabian Society and UNISON are urging the Government to fund a £1.5bn pay boost for care staff, warning that the social care workforce crisis will worsen without urgent reform.
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Care workers should have access to greener and cheaper transport, report argues
Free e-bikes, discounted bus travel and other incentives are needed to encourage low-paid workers to use green transport, according to Campaign for Better Transport's latest report.
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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.
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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.
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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.