Hundreds of NHS ward staff on strike outside hospitals across Glasgow The 220 ward clerks, at Scotland’s largest health board, are on the lowest NHS pay band and have taken on extra responsibilities since the pandemic but have not been evaluated for the work they do. news.stv.tv/west-central...

Hundreds of NHS ward staff on strike outside hospitals across Glasgow

Over 220 ward clerks walked out on Wednesday morning

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Too hot to work? ☀️🌡️ Help us change the law. Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and severe. Write to your MP and help us secure stronger protection at work. unison.org.uk/news/2026/08...

Mental health counsellors are refusing to do work their bosses claim they don’t do. 😵‍💫 Yes, you read that right, Mind has a contract to provide high-intensity therapy, but it says it doesn’t have to pay workers because it doesn’t deliver high-intensity therapy. 👉️ unison.org.uk/news/2026/08...

🎶 Solidarity forever 🎶 Back out on the picket lines after Bedfordshire NHS robbed operating theatre staff of their overtime ✊ 👉https://unison.org.uk/campaigns/no-pay-cuts-bedfordshire-operating-theatres

Operating theatre staff striking over cuts to overtime pay were joined by @andreaegangs.bsky.social on the picket line in Bedfordshire today. “They are absolutely committed to going into their operating theatres and saving lives. But their employer wants them to do their jobs for less pay.”

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Earlier this week, theatre assistants in Leeds marched on the trust's board in their campaign for fair pay. Mark's been explaining why we've reached this point ✊

📮UNISON council and school members - have you posted your ballot yet? The NJC ballot closes at 10am on Thursday 6 August. If you've voted but your ballot paper is still sitting at home, now is the time to get it in the post. ✅ Vote YES ✅ Post it today ✅ Remind a colleague

What kind of country would you like to live in? Take part in The National Conversation and help inform recommendations from the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion. We're keen to hear from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Take the survey ⬇️ unison.org.uk/news/2026/07...

Take part in the National Conversation | UNISON - the public service union

UNISON is encouraging branches and members to take part in a survey about the kind of country we all want to live in.

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Join thousands of council and school workers voting on this year’s pay offer 🗳️ You have just a few days until the ballot closes. Your ballot paper must be RECEIVED by post by 6 August. Have you posted back your ballot paper yet?📮

Museums staff end contract dispute. Under the new deal, UNISON and GMB will be able to negotiate further pay deals with the trust under a collective bargaining agreement. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Brighton and Hove Museums staff end contract dispute, unions say

Spokespeople for GMB Union and Unison say Brighton and Hove Museums staff have ended their dispute.

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It was great to meet with Ian and Ronnie from @unison.org.uk to discuss the issues affecting health workers across Durham. We covered a wide range of topics, including breast cancer services, proposed redundancies and NHS staff parking. More 👇🏼.

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What a turnout 🤩 Theatre assistants in Leeds marched on the trust's board this morning, making clear they should be paid fairly for the key clinical tasks they perform ✊

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"To me, they should be the best paid people in society, not the worst" Today PM Andy Burnham paid tribute to care workers and said he'd work with others to reform social care. UNISON is calling for the Fair Pay Agreement in care, a National Care Service, and a fair visa system

My union @unison.org.uk has long been campaigning for a National Care Service, and @andyburnham.bsky.social is finally taking this forward. Building on the first ever Fair Pay Agreement in social care, it is time to give greater dignity to care workers and address the broken system.

BBC news: NHS workers at hospitals in Bath, Swindon and Salisbury warn of outsourcing risks to patients

NHS workers fear outsourcing may worsen staff shortages

Staff and unions fear fewer workers will take shifts under a new private staffing system.

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👥⚠️ Social care crisis can't be solved without addressing staff shortages, says UNISON. Read more ⬇️ unison.org.uk/press/2026/0...

🏥⚠️ Nursing workforce warnings cannot be ignored, says UNISON. Read more ⬇️ unison.org.uk/press/2026/0...

National care service now! UNISON's Andrea Egan urges Andy Burnham to 'properly' fund a Fair Pay Agreement for the care sector. And provide a stepping stone for an “ambitious National Care Service, with national standards at its core” morningstaronline.co.uk/article/nati...

National care service now!

ANDY BURNHAM was urged today to prove to keep his vow to abandon 40 years of neoliberalism by legislating for a national care service before the end of this parliament.Health experts, campaigners and…

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Have you voted in the council and school worker ballot yet? Make sure you get your ballot paper completed and returned! Find your nearest post box to return it 👉 unsn.uk/findapostbox

Workers and residents from East End Homes are joined on the picket line by @andreaegangs.bsky.social standing together against ‘fire and rehire’ and threat to staff pensions. Apsana Begum MP, union branches and the London Renters Union also in support. Stop the Pension Theft! The strike goes on ✊💜

Great to see a strong @unison.org.uk presence at two Pride events in our region over the weekend. UNISON Hull and East Riding Health branch were right in the thick of Pride in Hull, and @unisonbarnsley.bsky.social held a stall at Barnsley Pride 👏

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Have you posted back your ballot paper yet?📮  Join thousands of council and school workers voting on this year’s pay offer. Vote YES to strike for better pay!

Happy Monday! We're starting the week off with a clear message from Andy from UNISON Hull City branch - make sure you have your say in the council and school pay ballot ✊

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