Trade unions unite in solidarity with refugees
The statement was coordinated by the Fire Brigades Union, and is signed by unions representing workers across the economy.
Unison
Unions slam government in reaction to latest inflation figures
“Workers are sick of seeing their living standards fall”
Unite’s Sharon Graham slams government as absolute disgrace over ambulance strikes
Ambulance workers continue strike action today, as union leaders urge the government to make an offer ahead of unprecedented NHS strike date in February.
The biggest ambulance strike so far as thousands of workers walk out over pay and conditions
25,000 ambulance workers represented by the unions GMB and UNISON will go on strike over a 24-hour period in response to low pay and indecent working conditions.
Hundreds of thousands of NHS workers to ballot on strike action over pay
Around 350,000 members of Unison started voting this week on whether to strike over real terms pay cuts.
How trade unions have reacted to inflation reaching a 40-year high of 10.1%
‘Corporate greed is driving price rises not wages’
NHS outsourcing associated with higher rise in treatable deaths says Lancet study
A new study from the Lancet shows that deaths from treatable causes have risen in line with increased privatisation spending in the NHS.
Care staff begin strike over fire and rehire plans
Agency workers recruited by the trust are being paid significantly more than full-time staff, says UNISON. In some cases, they are getting an additional £7 an hour.
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