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Melton Borough Council has become one of the first employers in the East Midlands to sign up to UNISON’s End Violence at Work Charter. The charter aims to protect employees working in public services from acts of abuse, assault and threatening behaviour. By signing up, Melton Borough Council is not only showing their commitment to […]
Hundreds of healthcare support workers at Kettering General, Leicester General, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield, and Northampton General hospitals have begun the first of three days of strike action today (Tuesday). The Trusts that oversee the five hospitals are all led by the same chief executive, Richard Mitchell, who has failed to come up with a […]
The future of Leicester’s 12 children, young people and families centres are under threat as the council seek to make savings of around £550,000 per year, says UNISON today (Monday). The centres are a one stop shop service for families giving them access to a whole range of professionals including midwives, health visitors and family […]
Teachers and school support staff at Sir Francis Primary School in Lincoln have gone on strike over issues around bullying, intimidation, and misogynist behaviour. A considerable number of staff have left the school over the last 18 months after school leaders and governors failed to properly address their concerns. UNISON East Midlands regional organiser Liz […]
Hundreds of healthcare assistants at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and Kettering General Hospital Foundation NHS Trust have voted for strike action in a row over pay, the union confirmed today (Monday). Across the Trusts, over 90% of those balloted said they would walk out. Elsewhere, striking healthcare assistants at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS […]
Click below to read April’s edition of UNISON Voice: the newsletter for members of the East Midlands (Southern) Gas Branch. Get the latest on the branch AGM – and who was elected, find out about the upcoming Water, Environment, Transport & Energy Equalities Seminar 2024, and read what happened at both UNISON’s Black Members and […]
UNISON has been outside Derbyshire County Council’s HQ today (Monday) protesting the council’s decision to press ahead with the closure of 11 care homes, 8 adult day care centres, and 10 children’s centres across the county. UNISON is calling for an immediate halt on the council’s plans and a petition opposing the cuts has received […]
Healthcare support workers across Leicester’s three hospitals are taking industrial action over a fight for fair pay. NHS staff at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General, and Glenfield Hospital have taken a stand against the Trust’s refusal to fairly compensate the healthcare assistants for their underpaid work and meet the UNISON’s demand of back pay covering […]
Thousands of Derbyshire County Council staff working across social services, children’s services, day centres, libraries, homecare, community services, tourism, and schools are to be balloted for strike action. Despite having millions of pounds in reserve, the council plans to axe jobs and services without proper consultation in an attempt to deliver a balanced budget, says […]
Hundreds of healthcare assistants at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) will be taking strike action in a row over pay, says UNISON. Across the Trust, 94.46% of those balloted backed strike action. Healthcare support workers at Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary are set to walk out unless hospital managers […]