It’s now up to the government to avoid strikes in NHS by putting pay right

UNISON has initiated a formal dispute after most NHS workers were given just a £1,400 wage rise for this year, falling way short of the inflation-busting increase health unions wanted.

Bath Spa University staff strike over ‘insulting’ pay offer

Staff at Bath Spa University, including cleaners, security workers​,​ administrators and librarians are striking this week over a long-running pay dispute, says UNISON ​today (Wednesday).

UNISON official picket placards

Care workers at CeraCare in Plymouth threaten strike action over pay

Frustrated care workers employed by CeraCare are threatening to act unless the company addresses inconsistencies in pay.

Three day strike begins at the University of Bristol

Staff will be on strike from Monday to Wednesday in a dispute over pay.

Photo of Bath overlayed with a purple circle containing the UNISON logo, an image of a runner crossing the finish line and the text 'Sunday 16th October, Bath Half Marathon'

Swindon Local Government Branch donates £2,000 to Bath Half fundraising

Swindon Local Government Branch has made a £2,000 donation towards Step Up September in aid of UNISON’s welfare charity, There for You.

UNISON official picket placards

University staff in the South West vote to strike over ‘ludicrously low’ pay rise

Cleaners, administrators, library, catering and security workers at Bath Spa University, University of Bristol, University of Gloucestershire and the University of the West of England have voted to strike in a dispute over pay.

Ministers must take immediate action on sickening energy prices

“This is beyond a disaster for struggling households. People can’t even cover basic costs right now so they’ll be feeling sick at the thought of massive energy bills heading their way.”

Pledge Yes for the NHS

UNISON has launched the next stage of its NHS pay campaign, which is urging members to Pledge Yes for the NHS.

New strike dates announced at St Monica Trust

Care workers, registered nurses and residential home staff employed by St Monica Trust will take further strike action next week.

“Ice to see you!” UNISON treats care home staff to free ice cream in Dorset

Care workers in Dorset are being treated to free ice cream as a team of UNISON reps and organisers tour the area’s care homes.

UNISON recommends that EA members reject ‘insulting’ offer

UNISON members working for the Environment Agency (EA) are being consulted on the latest pay offer, with the union recommending that they reject the employer’s offer of 2%, plus a £345 one-off consolidated payment, and take part in industrial action to seek improvements.

UNISON sign outside UNISON centre in London.

Care staff in Somerset consulted on improved pay offer

Support workers and care staff working for Discovery in Somerset are being consulted following an improved pay offer from their employer.

Care staff at St Monica Trust ready to take further strike action

After five days of strike action, interventions from MPs and widespread support from residents, their families and the public, St Monica Trust is still refusing to engage in talks, says UNISON.

General secretary reiterates need for branches to be ‘strike ready’

General secretary Christina McAnea reiterated the need for UNISON branches to be “strike ready” when she addressed yesterday’s meeting of the union’s national executive council (NEC).

Photo of Bath overlayed with a purple circle containing the UNISON logo, an image of a runner crossing the finish line and the text 'Sunday 16th October, Bath Half Marathon'

UNISON organisers to run half marathon in aid of the union’s charity, There for You

UNISON staff working across the South West have joined together for a fundraising bid in aid of the union’s charity, There for You.