Haiti earthquake appeal
TUC Aid is making an appeal to affiliates, union members and to the general public for funds for emergency relief and long-term rehabilitation of the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
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‘UNISON understands the concerns and worries of members regarding Foundation Trust Status. Our opposition to Foundation Trust Status is on record. We replied to the consultation paper within the LAS again stating our concerns but also insisting that Unison and its members are central to the decision making should Foundation Trust Status be granted.
Continue Reading1989/90 National Ambulance Dispute, 20 years on
LAS UNISON has put together an exhibition (with very special thanks to Anna Lowman, Communications Department, and Sarah Joy, Finance & Business Planning Department and others who have gave their time so this could happen) to remember the 89/90 Ambulance Dispute. This can be seen on each floor of Waterloo HQ until the end of […]
Continue ReadingUNISON IN PUBLIC SECTOR PAY AND PENSIONS CAP FURY
Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, the UK’s largest public sector union, today reacted angrily to the 1%, two year pay cap and pensions cap on public sector workers, announced in the pre-budget report,
Continue ReadingA VICTORY FOR NHS PATIENTS AS JUDICIAL REVIEW PUTS CAP BACK ON FOUNDATION TRUSTS
“A victory for NHS patients” is how UNISON described today’s decision by the High Court, to uphold the limit on the amount of income Foundation Trusts can get from treating private patients.
Continue ReadingIPSOS Mori want to hear your views on personal safety and security in your workplace
Ipsos MORI, an independent research agency, have been commissioned by the NHS Security Management Service (SMS) to gather the views of NHS ambulance staff on a number of issues concerning their personal safety and security and related security policies, procedures and initiatives in the NHS.
Continue ReadingBasildon Hospital – UNISON response
UNISON, the UK’s largest public sector trade union, today called for Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS foundation trust to be taken back under NHS control, and called for a public enquiry into patient care at the hospital.
Continue ReadingParamedic disabled during emergency call-out receives compensation
“I have gone from a strong person, who could do anything, to someone who struggles to pick up a small box from the floor.” These are the words of a paramedic, who has been awarded £200,000 for becoming permanently disabled after falling while attending an emergency call.
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