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All public servants have seen the value of their pay fall year on year

Scrapping the cap is not enough. We must fight for real funding and real change. “Real, above inflation pay rises for all public servants every year until pay is back at the […]

Commenting on the news that the DUP (Democratic Unionist Party) could support a Labour motion calling for an end to the public sector pay cap in the NHS, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is even more evidence that the Conservatives have lost the argument on public sector pay. Ministers must know they’re in […]

We must fight for real pay rises, real funding and real change.  “This government cannot be trusted. Ministers will try to divide us and to cherry pick. They […]

Staff providing public services are being forced to cut back on groceries, borrow money from friends or family, and even go without meals to feed their children because the government has capped their pay, according to a survey today (Tuesday) from UNISON. The survey is released to coincide with the first day of UNISON’s national […]

Union manifesto for May’s election says a Welsh government must work hard to protect our services

Christina McAnea outlines damage to TUC and urges investment from next government

Union puts the case for public services with manifesto launch in Mold

South East regional secretary Steve Torrance gives his thanks to everyone working over Christmas and the reps who’ve supported UNISON members in 2020

Chancellor can find the money when it suits him