Plymouth healthcare workers to strike for two days next week

Healthcare assistants, maternity care assistants, imaging care assistants and clinical support workers at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust will walk out from midnight on Monday 17 June for 48 hours. 

Donate to the Derriford strike hardship fund

How to make a donation to the Derriford strike hardship fund to support healthcare workers taking action next week.

Neil Duncan-Jordan backs UNISON’s national care service campaign

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Labour’s parliamentary candidate in Poole, has added his support to UNISON’s campaign for a new national care service.

Healthcare staff at  Derriford Hospital vote to strike after years of being underpaid

Hundreds of healthcare workers at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth have voted overwhelmingly for strike action over pay.

Workers in councils and schools should reject low pay offer

UNISON is to consult workers in local government over the £1,290 offer made last week, with a recommendation they vote to reject it.

Election can’t come soon enough, says UNISON

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Prime Minister’s decision to call a general election on Thursday 4 July.

Wiltshire trio named as UNISON South West’s organising reps of the year

Three union representatives from Wiltshire and Avon Health took home the Organising Rep of the Year award at this year’s Get Active event.

Sunset over a lodge at Croyde Bay where a table hosts a glass of wine and shoes from a busy day are strewn across the decking.

Croyde Bay break raises £346 for UNISON’s There for You charity

A three night luxury lodge break has raised £346 for UNISON’s There For You charity following a raffle at UNISON’s Get Active event at Croyde Bay.

North Somerset branch take home Branch of the Year award

UNISON’s North Somerset branch has been awarded the prestigious title of Branch of the Year at this year’s Get Active event.

Stefania Rulli presented with UNISON’s Learning Initiative Award

Stefania Rulli, a member of North Somerset Branch, is the recipient of this year’s Get Active Learning Initiative Award.

Victoria Education Centre reps win UNISON’s organising award

Our Organising Rep of the Year award in the community and voluntary sector celebrates the contributions of two remarkable UNISON representatives at Victoria Education Centre in Poole.

And our Equality award goes to… Darienne Flemington

Darienne Flemington was presented with the Get Active Equality award in recognition of her dedication to equality.

Elizabeth Johnson named South West Young Member of the Year

This year’s Young Member of the Year award goes to Elizabeth Johnson for her work engaging young members in her workplace and supporting branch recruitment at every opportunity.

Council and school staff pay offer falls short, says UNISON

“Council and school staff deserve a decent pay rise for the vital support they provide to communities. But this offer falls short of the union’s reasonable claim.”

Supporting Prides across the South West for UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers

As we get closer to summer, in UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers, celebrating at pride events will be more important than ever before.