Strikes off in Dorset after U-turn in outsourcing NHS staff row

Hundreds of health staff in Dorset won’t be taking strike action after their employers halted plans that could’ve seen them transferred out of the NHS

Cathedral Schools Trust staff vote to strike over back pay

Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly (92%) to strike in a dispute over pay.

Regional women's committee meeting in Exeter.

“Step Forward, Sister!” South West Women’s Conference sets bold agenda for 2026

UNISON South West’s Women’s AGM and regional conference took place on Saturday 27 September, bringing together women from across the region.

Dorset health care workers protest against SubCo plans.

Government shift on outsourcing is a positive step for NHS

Government plans to halt the outsourcing of NHS workers to subsidiary companies are a positive step.

Staff protesting plans to create a SubCo in Dorset hold placards.

Dorset NHS staff vote to strike in outsourcing row

Health workers in Dorset have voted for strike action over plans that could see thousands of employees transferred out of the NHS.

NHS cannot be rebuilt by slashing pay and conditions of the lowest paid

Hospital trusts looking to farm out their support staff to subsidiary companies will be met with a wave of opposition and industrial action.

Staff protesting plans to create a SubCo in Dorset hold placards.

Dorset NHS staff begin strike ballot in bid to stop outsourcing

UNISON members across Dorset are stepping up their fight to stay in the NHS.

Dorset healthcare workers gather for a meeting to say no to SubCo.

Strikes on the cards at Dorset hospitals in outsourcing row

An overwhelming majority (98%) of health workers say they want to vote for strike action after Trusts plan to move 1,700 staff out of the NHS.

Ambulance worker

Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay

NHS staff in England are far from happy with this year’s pay rise and many are prepared to take strike action to challenge it.

Strike-hit Gloucester NHS trust must release full details of job evaluation panel

Striking health workers are demanding their NHS trust employer releases full details of its decision to deny them the pay rise they’re due.

Inside UNISON NDC 2025: A Young Delegate’s Inspiring Debut

Gabriel Ezeh from Cornwall Community Health branch attended UNISON’s national delegate conference for the first time, as the region’s Young Members’ Representative. He wrote this report. Attending the UNISON national delegate conference as a first-time delegate was an inspiring and transformative experience for me. Representing the South West Region as a Young Member at this […]

Marking International Non-Binary People’s Day

Monday 14 July is International Non-Binary People’s Day, a time to recognise and celebrate non-binary people.

Caroline speaking at the phlebotomists rally.

Trust dithering delays pay justice for Gloucestershire phlebotomists

Healthcare workers at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals say they’ve been let down after senior managers yet again delayed a vital review of their jobs.

Delegates at national Labour Link forum.

South West UNISON members attend National Labour Link Forum in Glasgow

Delegates from UNISON South West’s Labour Link Committee travelled to Glasgow last week to take part in the annual National Labour Link Forum.

Phlebotomists holding rally outside Gloucester Shire Hall

Hospital staff protest as they take 100th day of strike action

Healthcare workers at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals are marking their 100th day of strike action today (Friday) with a protest.