Re-design for home page of website
We have re-designed the home page again. Having listened to feedback from the recent change we have replaced and updated various features on the home page.
Continue ReadingSurvey on workplace bullying and harassment to identify the scale of the problem
You are invited to participate in a survey that UNISON is conducting on the scale and extent of workplace bullying and harassment.
Continue ReadingHARD FOUGHT UNISON CAMPAIGN AGAINST NEEDLESTICK AGONY WINS THROUGH
UNISON’s long running campaign to introduce safer needles and prevent sharps injuries in the NHS paid dividends today (9 June), with the announcement of strict European Union guidelines to protect staff ahead of new legislation.
Continue ReadingSmall change to navigation structure
You may have noticed a small change in the navigation menu, if not then press F5 to refresh the page. We are always listening to our members and looking at ways to improve the site. As a result, we have replaced one of the headings in the navigation menu.
Continue ReadingJohnson pledges no NHS cuts in recession
“Better healthcare cannot be seen as expendable today because of the global economic downturn, when in yesterday’s world of relative prosperity, it was essential,” health secretary Alan Johnson told UNISON’s health conference in Harrogate today.
Continue ReadingThe Independent Safeguarding Authority Scheme
What is the IndependentSafeguarding Authority? The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is a new public body which has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. From October 2009, all individuals working or volunteering with vulnerable adults or children will be required to register with the ISA. This will affect […]
Continue ReadingTORY ATTACK ON NURSES PAY A DISGRACE
UNISON, the UK’s largest public sector union today castigated Shadow Chancellor George Osborne’s comments on public sector pay as a disgrace.
Continue ReadingERIC ROBERTS RE-ELECTED AS UNISON BRANCH SECRETARY
Phil Thompson, the returning officer reported to the AGM on the 18 March that Eric Roberts had been re-elected as Branch Secretary of the LAS UNISON Branch.
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