Health workers deserve better than this government

The government’s chaos and failure in the NHS must end, Christina McAnea tells health delegates.

NHS staff have been shown porn and offered money for sex at work

NHS staff have been shown pornographic images, offered money for sex and assaulted at work, a new survey from UNISON reveals.

Dan Aldridge supports UNISON’s national care service campaign

Dan Aldridge, Labour’s parliamentary candidate in Weston-super-Mare, is backing UNISON’s campaign for a new national care service.

Pay rise for thousands of NHS staff already overdue

The government has let down hundreds of thousands of “demoralised” NHS staff after yet again failing to honour the due date for their annual pay increase.

Transgender Day of Visibility

Every year on 20th November the lives of trans and gender-diverse people reported murdered in the last 12 months are remembered. UNISON resources for supporting trans colleagues and campaigning for trans rights in the workplace.

Sodexo strikers on the picket line

Sodexo healthcare workers secure lump sum victory

More than 300 hospital workers in North Devon are celebrating after their employer, Sodexo, committed to paying the lump sum from last year’s NHS pay award.

The main entrance to Weston General Hospital in Weston Super Mare. Person seen in the background wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parking charges under fire at Weston General Hospital as staff face 175% hike

Parking charges for healthcare workers at Weston General Hospital are set to increase by 175% from next week in plans announced by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Wiltshire healthcare staff win NHS lump sum pay dispute

Hundreds of hospital workers in Wiltshire will now receive the lump sum element of last year’s NHS pay award after a successful campaign.

NHS can’t provide quality care until staffing crisis resolved, says UNISON

UNISON head of health Helga Pile has responded to findings published by the National Centre for Social Research.

NJC Pay 2024: It’s time for better pay

With the cost-of-living skyrocketing to new highs every day, it’s time to rise up and demand decent pay for the work you do.

Health care workers lobby outside the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing demanding fair pay for patient care.

Plymouth healthcare workers could take strike action over pay

Hundreds of healthcare assistants at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth are being asked if they would be prepared to take strike action over pay.

Ambulance workers to take pay campaign to parliament

Emergency Care Assistants working for South West Ambulance Service are taking their campaign for fair pay to Parliament in April.

Person putting ballot paper in ballot box.

Are you registered to vote?

The general election expected this year will be hugely important for UNISON members and everyone working in public services.

Nominatons now open for our Get Active awards

UNISON South West’s Get Active weekend hosts our annual branch and activist award ceremony, a celebration of the fantastic work that goes on in the region.

Ramadan 2024: Your rights at work

The holy Muslim month of Ramadan is due to begin on the evening of Sunday 10 March, with the first fast from sunrise to sunset on Monday 11 March.