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In the fight of our lives

General secretary Dave Prentis has a message for UNISON members and their families, explaining why he will be voting for Labour on 12 December The article In the fight of our lives first appeared on...

NHS staff shortages increase

'Ongoing understaffing means we are more dependent than ever on the goodwill of health workers' The article NHS staff shortages increase first appeared on the UNISON National site.

An NHS under pressure, underfunded and understaffed

Responding to the NHS Improvement report on the performance of the NHS in England in 2017-18 published today (Thursday), UNISON deputy head of health Helga Pile said: “Under pressure, underfunded and...

The NHS continues to be ‘alarmingly under-funded’, says health conference

UNISON will continue to campaign for the funding needed to deliver ‘a comprehensive, safe and high quality service’ The article The NHS continues to be ‘alarmingly under-funded’, says...

Champions campaign helping to turn the tide against austerity

UNISON will continue to 'harness members voices from the frontline' in its campaigning The article Champions campaign helping to turn the tide against austerity first appeared on the UNISON National...

General election 2017: The NHS

With the election now upon us, UNISON considers its five key demands for the NHS - and how the main parties measure up in their manifestos The article General election 2017: The NHS first appeared...

UNISON on Labour’s manifesto

Commenting on the publication of the Labour Party’s 2017 manifesto today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Labour has produced a manifesto that delivers for public services....

Union vows to stand against any smokescreen for health cuts

'UNISON has never been anti-change, but will oppose things bad for services, bad for communities and bad for staff’ The article Union vows to stand against any smokescreen for health cuts first...

NHS employers tempted to view apprentices as ‘cheap labour’, warns UNISON

Union will seek to use Agenda for Change to protect apprentice pay and conditions The article NHS employers tempted to view apprentices as ‘cheap labour’, warns UNISON first appeared on...

Health members look to ballot box and beyond to win battle over pay

UNISON's health conference approves a renewed campaign strategy against the government's 1% pay cap The article Health members look to ballot box and beyond to win battle over pay first appeared on...